The Hausa community in Anambra state says it is dissociating itself from the ultimatum given by the Arewa youths for Nigerians of Igbo extraction to leave the north.
They affirmed their strong resolve to remain in a one indivisible Nigeria, where all tribes and ethnic divide would be free to live, trade and interact peacefully with their host communities.
Just like their Igbo counterparts, the Hausas are a traveling trade bunch moving across boundaries to carry out commercial activities and many in the process deciding to take up residency in their host states and therefore can not fathom Arewa youths asking the Igbos to leave.
The Hausa community in Anambra affirmed their resolution to stay put while condemning the action of the Arewa youths at an eid el fitri celebration organised by the state governor.
Their host reassured them of the security of their lives and properties as long as they remain peaceful with their
Many leaders on both sides of the divide have condemned any separatist calls following several meetings between them and the presidency.
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