There is a bit of tension in Delta State following confrontation between Fulani herdsmen and Hausa traders along Benin-Warri Road, Amukpe, Sapele in the Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.
The clash ensued after a boy from the Hausa community in Delta State, is said to have been stabbed by a Fulani herder on Sunday night, although the injured boy managed to survive the attack and returned to his people.
It was learnt that the Hausa traders were enraged by the incident, and their move to avenge the attack, led to chaos and blood as at least, ten people reportedly sustained varying degrees of injury.
Unsurprisingly, there was confusion and panic as many motorists fled the area, leaving their vehicles behind, according SR, citing a source.
"The Hausa people in the market retaliated by attacking the Fulani herders’ settlement around there. The Fulani people also fought back and a full scale crisis started," the source said.
Although operatives from Sapele Police Command led by CSP Harrison Nwaboisi, reportedly went to the scene to restore peace and order, there's still fear that the incident is a sign that the state could soon be plunged into crisis similar to what is being experienced in other parts of the country.
Okowa, who is one of Southern Governors to move against open grazing, has been quite vocal lately, and blamed the Buhari government for being responsible for disunity in the country.
He said when tribalism and nepotism, lopsidedness in power sharing, corruption and lack of transparency and accountability, religious bigotry, insecurity, unemployment and poverty becomes the face of a government, it has obviously failed.
While emphasing the need for a true constitution he said would provide for the overall interests of Nigerians, he said the current reality in the country does not speak in favor of 'One Nigeria'.
“It is not a secret that during elections most people vote along sectional lines, be it religion or ethnicity. Even the war against corruption is subjected to all manner of scrutiny based on our ethnic affiliations and religious persuasions."
“The sad reality is that we seem to derive more comfort, protection and security from our ethnic identity. The concept of one Nigeria is still just that – a concept," he said.