Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday paid homage to various scenes of violence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, assuring to compensate victims of the attack.
The Governor, accompanied by his retinue visited different spots in which the violence had erupted in the state.
Makinde visited Idi Ape/Iwo Road axis, where he spoke to the protesters in English and Yoruba languages.
He said his administration is committed to securing the lives and properties of the residents of the state but warned youths to stop fomenting trouble or destroying properties.
At Testing Ground in Iwo Road area, Makinde engaged with youths and residents in the area. He promised that those arrested would be released and those who lost their properties will be compensated.
Makinde said further that, “Whatever affects the eyes equally affects the nose. Whatever affects you also affects me. So, I urge you to be peaceful, because I don’t want this to escalate beyond this point.
“He also promised to meet with the Commissioner of Police in the state.
“I am going to meet with the Commissioner of Police now, but, in the meantime, my people will wait here in this school to collect the list of those who were affected; those whose houses were burnt, those whose property was destroyed.
Even if you are part of those whose cars were set ablaze, write down your name too . “Let me also assure you that those who have been arrested will be released before the end of the day,” he said.
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