Sanwo-Olu condemns ethnic clashes, vows to bring perpetrators to book

By Emmanuel Awosika

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned the ethnic clashes between Yorubas and Hausas in Fagba, Ifako-Ijaye which caused destruction in the area.

He said this while assessing the resulting damage to properties in the area. He also promised to prosecute the perpetrators to book.

Sanwo-Olu reassured residents who were affected that the state government was committed to helping them get back on their feet following the destruction.

The governor’s entourage included Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat; Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr Tokunbo Wahab; Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folasade Jaji; Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola.

He stated: “The level of destruction that I have seen here is colossal; it is unfortunate . Enumeration will start immediately by the two local governments. The council chairmen and all the community leaders will come together and come up with a list of those whose properties have been destroyed .

“We are using this opportunity to give notices to all the miscreants in the neighbourhood and that is why I am looking at you.

“If you know that you are not doing any work and that you are one of the people that have caused this trouble , we are giving you the final notice because we are coming to clear this whole place.”