At least four persons reportedly lost their lives
on Sunday in a renewed communal clash
involving Share and a neighboring town, Tsaragi
in Kwara State.
Share, headquarter of Ifelodun, and Tsaragi in
Edu, local government areas, have been involved
in bloody land disputes for decades.
Meanwhile, the State Government has imposed a
24-hour curfew on the two communities.
A statement by the Secretary to the State
Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, said the curfew
was with immediate effect.
The statement said a detachment of Nigerian
Army has been drafted to reinforce security
being provided by the Police and other para-
military agencies in the area.
''The Kwara State Government warns that
anyone found with illegal arms and ammunition
or disrupting peace and public order in both
communities will be dealt with in line with the
laws of the land.
''The Kwara State Government, therefore,
assures of its preparedness to deploy all lawful
measures to ensure the welfare and security of
all citizens.' Said the statement.
The statement appealed to other communities in
the state to continue to live in peace with their
neighbours.
It warned that the full weight of the law would
be brought to bear on anyone or group found
fomenting trouble in any part of the state, no
matter how highly placed. (NAN).
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