Kwara ACN chieftain Mohammed Dele Belgore SAN has urged the Offa and Erin Ile communities to sheath their swords and live together in peace and harmony.

Belgore, who was ACN governorship candidate in the 2011 election, also implored "the good people of Offa and Erin-Ile never to give in to anybody or interest
fanning the embers of discord among them for whatever ulterior motives."

A statement by his media aide, Rafiu Ajakaye, read: "We are sad at the renewed hostility between the Offa and Erin-Ile communities during which lives and properties worth millions have reportedly been lost. We call on the good people of Offa and Erin-Ile to please sheath their sword and give peace a chance.

"As fellow Kwarans and members of the human community, we urge both parties to forgive one another and live together in peace as brothers and sisters. We urge the good people of Offa and Erin-Ile never to give in to anybody or interest fanning the embers of discord among them for whatever ulterior motives.

"Finally, we call on the security agencies to move in quickly and restore order, without resorting to tactics capable of worsening the crisis or causing yet another uproar in terms of rights abuses."