Ife-Modakeke Crisis (1849-2000): Re-thinking the Conflict and Methods of Resolution

Abstract

This paper identifies the gap in the historical narratives gathered from the members of the belligerent communities and the sparsity of related literatures. Thus, this paper attempts a chronological reconstruction of the Ife-Modakeke conflict by exploring and fusing a plethora of related secondary source of data. The paper advocates the need to sustain an accurate history of the Ife-Modakeke relations; implementation of social justice; and the disarmament of the members of the two communities to engender sustainable peace and the total prevention of the conflict from re-occurring.