The Oyo State Government have shut down Bodija market, Ibadan following the clash between men of the Nigerian police and butchers.

The market was shut down after gunshots were heard and the shut down was publicized through the verified twitter handle of the Ooyo state government.

https://twitter.com/oyostategovt/status/1012301748231434240

The tweet added that the chairman of Aare Laatosa Local Council Development Area, Adekunle Oladeji, said the closure was to prevent the loss of lives and property.

“IT IS ALSO TO GUARD AGAINST THE ESCALATION OF VIOLENCE IN THE MARKET TO OTHER PARTS OF THE STATE.”

The state government had directed that the butchers should relocate to a new abattoir outside the town but the butchers did not agree with the directive.

On Tuesday, the butchers staged a protest at the state secretariat in Ibadan over the demolition of the abattoir in the market by the government over the weekend.

The clash began when some of the butchers accused their leaders of taking gratification from the government to support the relocation order.

The clash led to the closure of shops in the market while traders vacated the market because of the commotion.

http://thediurnal.com/government-shut-down-bodija-market-as-police-clash-with-butchers/