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Onitsha traders petition IGP over alleged threats, demolition

Vanguard News October 28, 2026 8 views
Onitsha traders petition IGP over alleged threats, demolition

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Onitsha Traders Petition IGP Over Alleged Threats, Demolition

Traders operating in the Onitsha market have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunde Balogun, over alleged threats, demolition, and harassment they are facing due to a leadership dispute in the market.

The traders, under the Association of Modebeb Traders, allege that some individuals with connections to the police have been using their influence to intimidate and harass members of the association.

The traders claim that some buildings were demolished in 2022, leading to the displacement of traders and damaging their businesses.

The traders, who have called for a peaceful resolution of the dispute, are seeking protection of their rights and the restoration of normal business activities in the market.

The Chairman of the Association of Modebeb Traders, Chief Onyeka Okafor, said the traders have been facing a leadership crisis in the market since 2020, which has led to the demolition of some buildings and a subsequent harassment of the traders.

Traders operating in the Onitsha market have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Balogun, over alleged threats, demolition, and harassment in Onitsha, Nigeria.

Onitsha Traders Petition IGP Over Alleged Threats, Demolition, and Harassment

The traders, who operate under the Association of Modebeb Traders, allege that some individuals with connections to the police have been using their influence to harass and intimidate members of the association.

The traders claim that some buildings were demolished in 2022, causing traders to lose their businesses and homes, and leading to a leadership crisis in the market.

The traders are calling for a peaceful resolution of the dispute, protection of their rights, and the restoration of normal business activities in the market.

Onitsha Traders Demand Peaceful Resolution of Dispute, Protection of Rights, and Resumption of Normal Business Activities

  • Traders operating under the Association of Modebeb Traders claim to have faced a leadership crisis in the market since 2020, which led to the demolition of some buildings in 2022, causing traders to lose their businesses and homes.
  • The traders are calling for a peaceful resolution of the dispute, protection of their rights, and the restoration of normal business activities in the market.
  • Onitsha Traders Demand Peaceful Resolution of Dispute, Protection of Rights, and Resumption of Normal Business Activities

    The traders have called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Balogun, to investigate the alleged threats, demolition, and harassment faced by traders in Onitsha, Nigeria.

    Onitsha Traders Petition IGP Over Alleged Threats, Demolition, and Harassment

    The traders claim that the demolition of some buildings in 2022 led to traders losing their businesses and homes, and the ongoing leadership crisis has led to threats, intimidation, and harassment of traders.

    The traders are requesting for a peaceful resolution of the dispute, protection of their rights, and restoration of normal business activities in the market.

    Onitsha Traders Demand Peaceful Resolution of Dispute, Protection of Rights, and Resumption of Normal Business Activities

    The traders have urged the Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Balogun, to intervene in the matter and ensure that their rights are protected and their businesses are restored to normalcy.

    Onitsha Traders Call for Peaceful Resolution of Dispute, Protection of Rights, and Restoration of Normal Business Activities

    The traders have appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Balogun, to investigate the alleged threats, demolition, and harassment faced by traders in Onitsha, Nigeria.

    Onitsha Traders Appeal to IGP Over Alleged Threats, Demolition, and Harassment

    The traders claim that the demolition of some buildings in 2022 led to traders losing their businesses and homes, and the ongoing leadership dispute has caused threats, intimidation, and harassment of traders.

    Onitsha Traders Petition IGP Over Alleged Threats, Demolition, and Harassment

    The traders have called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Balogun, to investigate the alleged threats, demolition, and harassment faced by traders in Onitsha, Nigeria.

    <h<p><small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>

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