Oyo confirms four dead, others injured in Ibadan clash, vows justice

The Oyo State Government has confirmed that four people died and several others were injured during a violent clash between rival groups, including wheelbarrow pushers, in the Ojoo area of Akinyele Local Government. The government pledged to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the violence that gripped the community Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday morning.

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The civil unrest in this area has been instigated by criminal elements. Criminals are simply criminals, and criminality has no tribal identity.

Reports indicate the clash erupted after an argument over a Point-of-Sale transaction, exacerbated by network issues. An eyewitness, Iya Kadijat, recounted how a tricycle rider, after withdrawing money, faced issues confirming the transaction due to poor network service. The situation intensified when the rider was allegedly stabbed after assuring the POS operator he would not flee, leading to anger among his colleagues and subsequent violence.

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Our priority is to ensure the restoration of peace and stability here in Ojoo and, indeed, across every part of

Traders and operators at the Ojoo Motor Park, managed by the Park Management System, shut down their businesses as tension mounted. Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, speaking during an assessment visit, attributed the unrest to criminal elements, stating that criminality transcends tribal identity. He assured residents that the government's priority is to restore peace and stability to the Ojoo area and the entire state.

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Around 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight, a man riding a Maruwa went to a POS at Strabag because he wanted to make a withdrawal.