Shasha Killings and the question of one Nigeria- Idris Mohammed
The recent intra-ethnic strife that rocked Shasa market, in Oyo state where innocent northern traders were killed and their properties worth millions of naira destroyed is condemnable. If a minor disagreement ensued between porter and the native could result to, or degenerate into hostile or violence, one is confused to conclude that, Shasha crises is nothing but evidently case of ethics intolerance. Surprisingly, both the hosting community and the Hausa traders have been conducting their business for decades. What has promoted this violence is still unknown. But in recent times, there are reported cases of ethnic stoking spearheaded by some bigots. The criminalization and stigmatizations of the Fulani race, followed by eviction notice from some south west governors are just the pointers. What about the emergency of Sunday Igboho, an ethnic warrior who incited violence against the Fulani herdsmen living in Oyo and Osun state? I think the Shasa ethnic crises are aimed at chasing out t