Anambra: Traders Shut Down Nnewi Market Over Kidnap Menace

BY VINCENT UJUMADU

AWKA-TRADERS at the popular Nkwo Nnewi market noted for the sale of motorcycle and parts yesterday closed own the market to protest the menace of kidnapping in the area.

The closure of the market was the final activity marking three days of fasting by the over 15, 000 traders during which they sought God's intervention over incessant kidnappings in the industrial city.

The prayer was also aimed at making authorities to have a change of heart over the rumoured plan to ban Okada business in Anambra.

Chairman of New Auto Spare Parts Association, NASPA, Mr. Christopher Oboh, who addressed the traders said the recent kidnap of their chairman, Mr. Dozie Akudolu, who had been in captivity for over one month, was giving them serious concern, adding that there were other victims yet to be released by the kidnappers.

According to him, the activities of the hoodlums had instilled fears in the minds of big time businessmen in the market, most of whom, he said. had gone into hiding.

He explained that the issue was having negative effect on their businesses, adding that their customers from far and near had become afraid to come to do business in Nnewi.

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Three days of FASTING

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BY VINCENT UJUMADU

AWKA-TRADERS at the popular Nkwo Nnewi market noted for the sale of motorcycle and parts yesterday closed own the market to protest the menace of kidnapping in the area.

The closure of the market was the final activity marking three days of fasting by the over 15, 000 traders during which they sought God's intervention over incessant kidnappings in the industrial city.

The prayer was also aimed at making authorities to have a change of heart over the rumoured plan to ban Okada business in Anambra.

Chairman of New Auto Spare Parts Association, NASPA, Mr. Christopher Oboh, who addressed the traders said the recent kidnap of their chairman, Mr. Dozie Akudolu, who had been in captivity for over one month, was giving them serious concern, adding that there were other victims yet to be released by the kidnappers.

According to him, the activities of the hoodlums had instilled fears in the minds of big time businessmen in the market, most of whom, he said. had gone into hiding.

He explained that the issue was having negative effect on their businesses, adding that their customers from far and near had become afraid to come to do business in Nnewi.

LWKMD

15000 hungry men calling on God

Smh

na waoo

aribisala0: 15000 hungry men calling on God

Why you no get sense like this

Somethings don't need spiritual approach. They should just beef up security around the area, mount security posts at strategic locations.

Speechless

what is our dearly beloved Country turning to?
God please send us help.

prayer is the key

Why dem close market na. Na there dem spoil things. No be everybody go join the protest. I hail the 'Taiwan republic of Nnewi'

aribisala0: 15000 hungry men calling on God

Mumu like you! Did I hear say hungry. No let ur suit n tie deceive u, that is if u not jobless. Those guys at a sitting will spend ur annual income.

emmysenior: Somethings don't need spiritual approach. They should just beef up security around the area, mount security posts at strategic locations.

Chief,its easier said than done. Haven't u seen commando-style operations with high calibre weaponry?
Abeg forget mounting security post. If Vigilante see kidnappers with grenades and ak47 rifles,them go flee for their lives first!

#80million:
Speechless

what is our dearly beloved Country turning to?
God please send us help.

There is no God in this one oh, when we are ready to do the right in this country things would fall into place.

kessyur:
Mumu like you! Did I hear say hungry. No let ur suit n tie deceive u, that is if u not jobless. Those guys at a sitting will spend ur annual income.

Firstly They are Fasting ?? So I assume fasting makes them hungry ?? No?? You don't know anything about me what gives you the right to insult me I expect an apology and retraction please

@OP, isn't it time that Nnewi people hire private security? This menace is getting out of hand, I pray for safety of my family now that it's Christmas period.

aribisala0: 15000 hungry men calling on God

kidnaping is too high over here.... no security

aribisala0: 15000 hungry men calling on God

mtcheew Next! tot yu had something reasonable to say