At least three people were reportedly killed during a clash between Odo-Owa and Iloffa communities in Oke Ero Local Council of Kwara state.

It was reported that the clash started as a result of a disagreement over who has the right to be the first to sell yams harvested from the farm of the traditional rulers of the two communities.

The Guardian reported that the clash was the second in two years between the two communities.

It was gathered that one of the traditional rulers had felt offended that his colleague was already at the market selling his own yams.

The two communities have a common market located to serve as border between them.

One of those reportedly killed was a young graduate who had escorted his wife to the market.

Several houses were also razed during the clash while many residents are said to have fled the area into neighbouring communities.

Recurring act

A source in the area told Guardian that: ”One of the Obas was at the market selling his yams when his colleague got wind of it and walked straight to the market and challenged him leading to the crisis.

”As I am talking to you, they are still shooting and burning houses”, urging the government to find a lasting solution to the recurring crisis between the two communities.

Spokesman for the state police command, ASP Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the development, but said the command was yet to ascertain the level of casualties.

He, however, explained that security operatives have been deployed to the communities.