On Thursday 11th of February 2021, a pregnant woman, a cart pusher, and a cobbler had an interaction in Shasha market in Akinyele local government of Oyo state. A misunderstanding turned into an argument which turned into a fight and the cobbler died. Over the next several days, shops and houses in and around Shasha market were burned and several people lost their lives and livelihoods. By the 15th of February, the Inspector General of Police deployed intervention and stabilization forces to Oyo state.

In this episode we review what we know about what happened and some of the potential factors that led to the escalation of what was just supposed to be a fight in the market.

This episode was produced by Anthonieta Kalunta, John Iwodi, Richard Anyebe, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji. 

Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.

Special thanks to Rabia Hadejia, Alexandra Gekpe, Stanley Bentu, Aredi Isha and Mala Iwa Gbado Ikaleku.

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