Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, has presented cash assistance to traders affected by the recent violence at Molete Market in Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to reports published by Tribune Online and Independent Newspaper on October 19, 2026, the lawmaker’s intervention fulfils his earlier promise to support victims whose goods and business assets were looted or destroyed during the unrest.
Nine traders were identified as having suffered significant losses. Six attended the cash disbursement, while the entitlements of three others, who were receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained during the incident, were reportedly set aside for delivery.
Odidi-omo had also pledged to provide a replacement motorcycle for an assaulted commercial rider and cover the medical bills of hospitalised victims.
The Molete clash, which occurred amid heightened political activities in Ibadan, sparked conflicting accounts over responsibility for the violence. The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain disputed.
The lawmaker called on security agencies to investigate the incident, apprehend those responsible and ensure justice for the victims.