Today, Imo state government this morning started the breaking down of Eke Ukwu market in Owerri, the state's capital. Government officials escorted by armed mobile police officers are currently carrying out the destruction of the market.

Trader were seen very unhappy concerning the demolition as some were seen in tears and sad faces. The traders believe the market should have been turned into a shopping hall instead of demolition.

One of the traders sadly told Lailasblog:

‘I just paid a non-refundable fee for a shop for 6 months on Thursday, how do I go about this, this is total wickedness and selfishness..I will only leave it for God’

One other trader said;

‘He claims to be the people’s governor, but couldn’t listen to them when they needed him’

The people of Imo state had been put into a sad condition ever since the governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha ordered the domolition of the market, explaining that the market causes serious traffik problems.

The Eke-Ukwu Owerri market is located at opposite a well-known Catholic Church in Owerri, St. Paul's and is reported to be as old as the state.

See photos here: http://www.kingsleyiwu.com.ng/2017/08/eyaa-sorrowful-traders-shade-tears-as.html

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