Shasha mayhem not tribal conflict but spontaneous reaction to emotions ― Governors

• Offer support towards rebuilding of market


By Wale Akinselure

On Feb 16, 2021

A delegation from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) visited Shasha community in Ibadan, on Tuesday, declaring that the recent mayhem in the community that resulted in loss of lives and properties is not a tribal conflict but only a regrettable and spontaneous reaction to emotions.


Governor Abubakar Bagudu (Kebbi) made this declaration when he led Governors Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), Bello Matawalle (Zamfara) and Abubakar Bello (Niger) on an on-the-spot assessment visit to Shasha market as well as meetings with the Baale Shasha, Amusa Akinade-Ajani and Seriki Shasa, Haruna Maiyasin.

The NGF delegation was accompanied on the assessment tour by host governor, Seyi Makinde; Deputy Inspector General of Police, David Folawiyo; Oyo Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko; Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security, Fatai Owoseni; various security chiefs.

Describing the destruction of lives and properties as condemnable and unfortunate, Bagudu cautioned against attachment tribal colourations, noting that Hausas, Yorubas, Igbos and other tribes alike suffered losses in the Shasha crisis.

He noted that the crisis was triggered by undercurrents and disagreements about the emergence of the leadership of Shasha market and the social media instigating pent-up anger.

Bagudu decried that hoodlums, miscreants keen on looting and causing mayhem also exploited the situation resulting in carnage.

He particularly cautioned young people against exuberance and taking laws into their hands and using the social media to wrongly portray situations thereby creating mayhem in the country.

Pointing to the long history of the relationship between the Yorubas and Hausas, and the historical nature of Ibadan, the Kebbi governor called for a united voice against aggressive elements and those stoking fear and intent on causing mayhem.

“We saw the destruction at Shasha market but more than the destruction was the regrettable loss of lives that was caused by both a regrettable and condemnable spontaneous response to emotions. This is because both the Hausa and Yoruba communities were unanimous that two issues led to this situation. There has been contention over the leadership of the Shasha market even though the Seriki Shasha and Baale of Shasha are in agreement about leadership.

“But other interested groups were not so in agreement. Therefore, there was this undercurrent playing out then the trigger. There was somebody pushing a wheelbarrow with tomatoes and it fell in front of a shop. One would have thought that ordinarily, that was normal in a market. But once emotions are pent up and social media instigating, we had the situation we had which included loss of lives.

“As we speak, it is certain that some people are in hiding or afraid about what will happen. It is all on us to ensure that we communicate properly so that those who are living in fear whether in Ibadan or outside Ibadan who fears that there may be reprisal to know that the Nigeria Governors Forum and President Muhammadu Buhari, security agencies are working hard to ensure that we treat things for what they are.

“To those outside Ibadan, particularly in Northern states, we want to extend that a regrettable, spontaneous incident has happened but it is not a tribal conflict.

“We must warn our young people who are exuberant in taking laws into their hands to know that the social media can portray that story wrongly and no matter how right we are, we can create mayhem in our land which we don’t want to do. The Hausas, Yorubas have a deep, long relationship ditto other Nigerians,” Bagudu said.

Bagudu asserted that normalcy was returning to Ibadan, calling on communities housing Hausas, Igbos, Yorubas and other tribes that may be living in fear to be quick to approach the state government for the fears to be addressed.

He allayed the fears, especially of reprisals, in some quarters, noting that Governor Seyi Makinde has assured of a commitment to ensuring that communities live without fear.

Bagudu asserted gladness of the NGF that Ibadan was calm and that people are supporting each other for a return to normalcy.


He assured that the NGF will support the Oyo State governor in rebuilding the market and was set to mobilise more funds towards the cause at a wider forum.

As a matter of urgency, Bagudu said the NGF had provided some money to assist the displaced persons pending when the market will be reopened and subsequently rebuilt.

“We are glad that the governor is rendering assistance. We, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum are also going to support him. In fact, we have given a token to support those who are already displaced and we will meet at a wider forum tomorrow and I am sure more support will be mobilized.

“We will support the governor in restoring peace and order and ensuring that this does not trigger retaliation elsewhere.

“We have seen the extent of destruction in the market that affected both Yorubas, Hausas, even among the dead are Hausas and non-Hausas. But this carnage is one too many and we pray that the people who are instigating will always listen and appreciate that we can do better together and we pray we continue to be on this path.

“The Nigerian Governors’ Forum, having seen the extent of the destruction, will send a message of support to our governor to help in the reconstruction and pacification. We will give immediate help today to help with what you have been doing. We pray Nigeria will continue on its march towards peace.

“Nigerians should know that the spontaneity of what has happened has happened regrettably but, as we speak, normalcy is being returned to Ibadan. There are no people chasing each other in Ibadan, as we speak, and that is commendable. We have heard how commendable the conduct of security agencies has been.

“There will be people still living in fear and that is why we all need to mobilise to ensure we contain the situation, in terms of giving them comfort to come out and resume their normal activities. There are no trucks parking Nigerian to other parts of Nigeria.

“What we see is a city that has been traumatized by an unfortunate incident but is working hard to rebuild and we must encourage and commend all to continue doing so. We know that the governor is working hard. He has been supported by President Muhammadu Buhari.

“It is a regrettable conflict that the different communities in Oyo are working and holding each other’s hands to sort out,” Bagudu added.


I will reopen market only if… ― Makinde

In his remarks, Governor Seyi Makinde asked the residents of Shasha to trust his administration’s judgment on ensuring peaceful coexistence in Shasha and across the state.

He said the Shasha market will be reopened as soon as he can extract commitment and assurances of the market and community stakeholders that there won’t be further bloodletting.

Told that some Shasha traders had relocated to Iroko area of the same Akinyele local government, Makinde said he won’t hesitate to shut the said Iroko market too.

Makinde said, “I don’t want further loss of lives. I know everyone is here to make a living. Let’s sheathe our swords. We have all lived together peacefully.

“What we want is progress and development of our society. The Seriki Shasha and Baale Shasha have met and you have to trust our judgment as a government.

“There cannot be progress where there is chaos. For those who went to Iroko for trading activities, I will also shut that place.

“If you all cooperate and agree on how there won’t be bloodletting here anymore, you will come to meet me then I will reopen the market. We beg you that I don’t want the loss of lives anymore.”

He also cautioned against persons using the social media to stoke crisis, while describing attempts to politicize the issue of security in the state as appalling.

“You can see that for those who are trying to politicize security, it is appalling. Nigeria transcends APC, PDP and that is why we are pulling together in one accord to find a solution that will restore peace to Oyo state and to our country.

“Some people promoting fake news stay abroad and are stoking fire here, and people who are not aware easily buy into it and start doing something that we will regret later. People are here looking to make a living.

“I ask the promoters of fake news and divisive news to desist. Let us have the chance to give our people the opportunity to earn their decent living,” Makinde said.

Those interested in market leadership behind mayhem ― Yoruba, Hausa community heads

Both the Baale Shasha, Amusa Akinade-Ajani and Seriki Shasha, Haruna Maiyasin asserted their commitment to the peaceful coexistence of all tribes.

They decried that those keen on the management of the market are behind the crisis and called on the state government to arrest and deal with such persons.

They appealed to the state governor and his governor-counterparts to see to the rebuilding of the market, in no distant time.

In particular, the Baale Sasa, Amusa Akinade-Ajani said: “The visiting governors should assist the host governor. We do not discriminate against any tribe; we believe we are of the same family. We want peaceful coexistence of all tribes here.

“We want a return to how we have been coexisting in Shasha. It is unbelievable to hear that some people are moving to settle in another place within the same Akinyele local government. We can’t approve of them selling in another place and then coming here to sleep at night.

“Government should arrest and deal with anyone causing crisis. We are no longer fighting. We want to live in peace; we are not fighting with Hausa, Igbo. We know those causing trouble; help us take them away from Akinyele local government.

“We don’t want people to beat drums of war. We welcome anyone who wants to trade at Shasha market peacefully. We welcome anyone that will live here in peace.”

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Shasha crisis is as a result of distrust from the citizens toward the leadership of this country since the president has vowed to favour only his kinsmen that has been causing problems everywhere they go. Buhari is an ethnic jingoist who has destroyed this country beyond redemption

One thing I've come to realise about this our leaders is that they do not want naija to break up, especially the northern governors plus northerners inclusive, that is why no matter the provocative tendencies from the west, there was no retaliation from the northerners yet,why because, they have more to lose if naija breaks up. One Nigerian favours the northerners the most, come to NNPC estate in Eleme and see how these guys live in good houses whereas most southerners are craving for such jobs in their own community. Nigeria favours our leaders and the northerners most .

Just hope that others do not also spontaneously react to their brimming emotions.

Whatever it was, the political consequences will not be spontaneous or limited to market leadership.

That is for sure.

Are you sure Mr. Governor?

Call it whatever you like, we are only suprise Yoruba Muslims didn't not blame Nnamdi Kanu on this, for the very first time, they didn't do it, maybe they have start using their brains

So northern governors can come down to SW after their people were attacked .

Where have they been when their people have been attacking others? Even if they couldn't visit, did muscle pull catch them in the mouth?

Bloggers should stop creating different new headline on Sasha issue, enough is enough

I like the way this is being handled. This isn’t the first time crisis would arise between Yoruba & Hausa. Ife scenario was more deadly and it was still settled.

Shame on evil wishers from the yeast side. They’ve been put to shame again. One was even saying Hausa go come in full force to start a fresh war..

See the useless English this aboki is using to camouflage what is clear as day.

Nigeria should do and divide. I'm tired of sharing same country with such hopeless liars

Both parties should count their losses and move on with their day to day activities
Enough of the killings please

Anger management needed especially with the level of frustrations in our polity.
People are easily transferring aggression nowadays.
Be woke.

Proactivity Leads To Productivity!!!

@SeniorWriter

QuotaSystem:
Just hope that others do not also spontaneously react to their brimming emotions.

Whatever it was, the political consequences will not be spontaneous or limited to market leadership.

That is for sure.

This country will eventually divide, it is only a matter of time. From what i gather in the past two weeks, it seems all southerners are the same page now, this shithole is in his dying days

Those hoodlums and barbarians responsible for the carnage MUST be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law! Only actions such as those would be a deterrence to those who have such plans for the future. When they see that they can't get away with it, they'll think twice before doing such even if they're offered money.

Funny NONE MENTION ISKILL WAKILL AND THE CONQUERED COMMUNITIES

THEYVE GONE ... FULANI CONQUEST CONTINUES

omoluka:

This country will eventually divide, it is only a matter of time. From what i gather in the past two weeks, it seems all southerners are the same page now, this shithole is in his dying days

You can shove your laughable threat of division up your rectum because the North is already working towards it. Have you wondered why rail lines to neighbouring countries are hurriedly being built? The AKK pipeline project etc?

Stop wallowing in self deception and smell the coffee.

QuotaSystem:


You can shove your laughable threat of division up your rectum because the North is already working towards it. Have you wondered why rail lines to neighbouring countries are hurriedly being built? The AKK pipeline project etc?

Stop wallowing in self deception and smell the coffee.

I can only pray that the disintegration of this country happen real quick

Continue to blame social media, useless leaders.

People are aggrieved, and lost hope in government to protect them. They felt a particular tribe is given preferential treatment over others and you except emotion not to set in.

The era for waiting for government that can’t protect lives an property has past.

If you can’t respect your host and you do nonsense you see nonsense, no time for rubbish.

ok

Sorry Mr Man.

LandMann:
See the useless English this aboki is using to camouflage what is clear as day.

Nigeria should do and divide. I'm tired of sharing same country with such hopeless liars

Your Grammar was poorly designed.

EcoBrick:
Shasha mayhem not tribal conflict but spontaneous reaction to emotions ― Governors

• Offer support towards rebuilding of market


By Wale Akinselure

On Feb 16, 2021


https://tribuneonlineng.com/shasha-mayhem-not-tribal-conflict-but-spontaneous-reaction-to-emotions-

You can't have two leaders in one place,
Seriki Fulani
Baale shasha
These is wrong, the seriki role must be rotational their by not giving these guys the feeling that they own the land,
The baale is the leader of everyone in the community including the seriki himself.

Jack005:
One thing I've come to realise about this our leaders is that they do not want naija to break up, especially the northern governors plus northerners inclusive, that is why no matter the provocative tendencies from the west, there was no retaliation from the northerners yet,why because, they have more to lose if naija breaks up. One Nigerian favours the northerners the most, come to NNPC estate in Eleme and see how these guys live in good houses whereas most southerners are craving for such jobs in their own community. Nigeria favours our leaders and the northerners most .

TRY THIS IN IGBO LAND IF YOU WANT KNOW WHO WE ARE ,WE KNOWN YORUBA,AND WITHOUT IGBO SUPPORT HAUSA WIL NOT KILLED IN YORUBA LAND

I doubt if this country will divided as we are assume. this is a regrettable marriage btw southern and northern.

The prayer should be God make me a somebody in this country.

A result of pent up anger and frustration... Poor leadership lead to all of these


Our leaders must do better.... People are becoming more frustrated by the day

omoluka:

I can only pray that the disintegration of this country happen real quick

i like this mature response. Quotasystem thought u would come and start joining issues with him. The truth is the south is tired of the north period!

Pdp doing everything to gain power back just like apc did everything too


Animal politics has finished 9ja

Governor Abubakar Bagudu (Kebbi) made this declaration when he led Governors Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), Bello Matawalle (Zamfara) and Abubakar Bello (Niger) on an on-the-spot assessment visit to Shasha market as well as meetings with the Baale Shasha, Amusa Akinade-Ajani and Seriki Shasa, Haruna Maiyasin.

So we have Baale and Seriki Shasa? Not even Serikin Hausawa?

This is an aberration!

Jack005:
One thing I've come to realise about this our leaders is that they do not want naija to break up, especially the northern governors plus northerners inclusive, that is why no matter the provocative tendencies from the west, there was no retaliation from the northerners yet,why because, they have more to lose if naija breaks up. One Nigerian favours the northerners the most, come to NNPC estate in Eleme and see how these guys live in good houses whereas most southerners are craving for such jobs in their own community. Nigeria favours our leaders and the northerners most .

You've forgotten 2011

Your luck is that,the President is Muslim northerner, and we listen to elders

But there is a day