Nigeria Police has responded to the accusation partiality in the investigation of the recent communal crisis in Ile-Ife, Osun State, that claimed at least forty-six lives.

The clash pitched Yorubas against the Hausas in the ancient city.

The police moved in and arrested several suspects majority of whom are Yorubas.

The development drew sharp criticism from prominent Yoruba leaders and groups, who accused police of favouring the Hausa people in the investigation of the crisis.

They wondered why only the Yoruba suspects are being arrested and harassed over the clash.

However, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has dismissed the allegation of bias by the police, saying crime has no tribe.

Idris expressed doubts over the involvement of Fulani herdsmen in the recent killings in Zaki Biam, Benue State, saying indications point in the direction of a wanted hoodlum, Gana.