Violence Erupts in Ibadan’s Ojoo Area Amid Ethnic Tension

Violence has broken out in the Ojoo area of Ibadan, Oyo State, following clashes between suspected Yoruba and Hausa groups over the alleged killing of a Yoruba tricycle engineer by Hausa scrap collectors.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and the alleged killing has not been independently verified.

Security personnel from the Oyo State joint security task force, Operation Burst, have been deployed to the area to restore calm and prevent further escalation.

Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while residents have been urged to remain calm as security agencies continue to monitor the situation.