Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
Metro Special Report

Details on how thugs attacked Onitsha traders, many injured

Afnews Editor

May 05, 2020

Some traders at Onitsha Bridge Head Drug Market, Anambra State were on Monday attacked by suspected thugs during a meeting of leaders of the market ahead of their election.

READ ALSO: Labour Unions Issues Fresh Ultimatum To CBN Over Naira Scarcity | READ DETAILS

Chairs and broken bottles were said to have been freely used in the attack before normalcy was restored, it was gathered.

READ ALSO: [VIDEO] Convoy Recklessness in Akwa Ibom Sparks Outrage as Victim Speaks Out, Sends an Open Letter to Gov Eno

The Nation learnt that the commotion started when President General Chief Sunday Obinze announced that there would be an election, a development that angered contestants who queried why an election would be scheduled without first informing those to run for vacant positions.

READ ALSO: HOW to Prevent Snake Attacks and What to Do Immediately After a Snake Bite | READ DETAILS

Many thugs reportedly invaded the meeting venue as some traders kicked against the announcement.

READ ALSO: INEC Decries Poor Turnout For Voters Registrations Ahead Of 2023 Elections

Two chairmanship candidates in the market, Ndubisi Chukwuleta and Ugochukwu Nwosu accused Obinze of acting a script to foist an unpopular candidate on the traders.

Related Stories

""

— Afnews Editor

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member