The Oniba of Iba in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos, Sulaiman Adeshina has warned that troublemakers in his domain would face the wrath of the law.
Adeshina spoke during a peace-making meeting with the leaders of Alaba Rago community following the chaos that ensued on Monday amongst the Hausa sellers in Alaba Rago market, Iba.
He lamented that the violence resulted in the traders losing valuable property, and also negatively affected the peace, security, growth and development of Iba community.
Noting that nobody is above the law of the government of Lagos State, the monarch warned, adding that anybody caught causing chaos in the community again would be handed over to law enforcement agencies for prosecution.
He urged the traders to jettison selfish interest especially as it relates to making laws that governs markets, adding that their leaders should come together and resolve their differences in order for peace to reign in Iba Kingdom.
Oba Adeshina assured residents of Iba Kingdom that their lives and properties would be secured.
He said there would be another meeting with the leaders of the market on Tuesday, May 3, to ensure various stakeholders work together in harmony for chaos not to reccur in the community.
Responding, the Seriki of Alaba Rago Market, Alhaji Umaru Sokoto said the chaos was the consequence of a market leadership imposed on the traders for six years.
He accused the leadership of extortion, among other forms of oppression.
Sokoto thanked the Oniba for meeting with the leaders to resolve the crisis, saying peace and orderliness would be adhered to in the market going forward.
Present at the meeting were the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at the Iba Police Station, DPO of Okomaiko division, DPO of Adoff, traditional rulers, council of chiefs under Iba Kingdom and other stakeholders.

By Robert Egbe