The five-man judicial commission of enquiry set-up by the State Government of Osun to look into the ethnic clash that erupted between Yoruba and Hausa indigenes in Ile-Ife on March 8 has commenced work with the visitation to the incident scene and called for affidavit from victims and eyewitnesses.
Members of the commission, who visited the clash scene on Thursday, assured parties involved in the crisis of neutrality.
During the visit, members of the commission did a sigth-seeing of some affected buildings and addressed leaders of both the Yoruba and Hausa indigenes.
Addressing the Ooni of Ife, chairman of the commission, Justice Moshood Adeigbe, explained that all parties would be given fair-hearing.
He assured the monarch that members of the commission would not trade their integrity for anything.
He said the commission was out to ensure that the real perpetrators of the dastardly act were brought to book and ensure that all waring factions were appeased.
“We are here to inform you of our mission. We are men of integrity and we assure you that we will be totally neutral in our duty. We will do our job without fear or favour to anyone or group in the matter. We hope to have your support,” he added.
Reacting, the Ooni pledged his support and that of his Chiefs in ensuring that the members of the commission actualise their mission.
He admonished them to avoid bias, stating that they should be honest in their investigation.
He informed members of the commission that many Yoruba leaders are interested in the outcome of their investigation.
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