Upper Iweka is a popular location in Anambra State. This is because it serves as a meeting point of travelers in and around the state as it harbors almost all motor parks in Onitsha. It mostly serves as a departure point from Onitsha to any part of the country. Travelers are usually scared of this unavoidable place because of their personal experiences as well as tales of travails they must have heard about the place. Indeed, the beginning of wisdom is the fear of Upper Iweka. No wonder the legendary Pericoma, the musician released the hit track "ihe na-eme na upper iweka" meaning "things happen in Upper Iweka". Previous and current governments of the state never fail to partner with security agencies especially the military to rid the location of hoodlums, thugs, illegal tax collectors, "agboro" boys etc that perpetrate crimes and create fear among travelers. yet that mission is yet to be fully completed. The follwoing are the seven things that still happen at Upper Iweka which you need to know if you are going there as a traveler especially for the first time.

Pick-pocket is real in upper Iweka. The rate is alarming and you never know when it happens. there is a myth that they use jazz but whatever the case, do not wear loose jeans or leave anything valuable in your back pocket. Almost touch your pockets from time to time to make sure all your belongings are still in tact and hold your handbags firmly.

Do not appear or give yourself away by looking like a JJC "Johnny Just Come". These guys are "natural psychologists" that can tell if you are a stranger just by looking at your disposition, so appear firm and sure. Observe critically before asking for directions. It might interest you to know that ritualists are also predators at upper iweka.
Do not fall for their ploy, avoid crowded areas. Getting the crowd together is the greatest jackpot of these hoodlums. They can disguise as magicians or even stage a make-belief fight among themselves just to draw crowd and stealthily dispose them of their valuables. Next time you see the crowd gathering, keep moving.
Always, I repeat always go for company transport especially ones located at the outskirt of Upper Iweka towards Asaba, Owerrri Road or Oguta road. The price of wandering like a lost sheep with your bag while appearing like a traveler at upper Iweka is being bullied or forced into a bus you have no intention of boarding. Those "Agboro" boys will drag your bags giving you no room to ask questions or even make inquiries before forcing you into a public bus. Blunt refusal might treat some beating from them.
:-XGhost passengers are real in upper Iweka. what do i mean? you might board a bus on the assumption that only one or two more passengers are left when in fact, you are the first real passenger. These "Ghost" passengers are usually old men and women who are paid to occupy seats and attract customers. As more passengers are coming in, you see them excusing themselves without coming back. That's why it is advisable to go for trusted names.
:oDo not ever fight in Upper Iweka: No matter how strong you think you are, please don't try this because you stand the chance of being robbed by the mob in the process of separating the fight and most importantly do not fight any "agboro" in upper iweka. These "agboro" men are like a clan. when you fight one person, all of them will descend on you. Except you have the strength of a thousand men, this is one location i am sure making use of your heels is a sure bet.
Always keep your car glasses whined up and your phones out of reach whenever you are at upper iweka. These hoodlums have the speed of light, they can snatch your phone from your hand and disappear before your eyes. so keep the phones out of sight.

Thank you for taking your time to read this. I hope it added value to your life. Upper Iweka is a relatively a safe place now compared to what it used to be. Very careless ones are the only victims, so play safe.

source: http://www.naijagong.com/2017/03/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-upper.html

Tell me any park u dnt find same?