Abia State government yesterday directed the immediate sealing of the popular Bakassi Market, Aba, the commercial nerve centre of the state over insecurity.
This was contained in a statement by the secretary to the state government, Chris Ezem, which was sighted by LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the state capital.
“Attention of the government has been drawn to unpatriotic mischievous activities by some lawless individuals who are bent on undermining the existing harmony in Bakassi Market, Aba,” he said.
The statement directed the state commissioner of police to ensure immediate enforcement of the directive till further notice to avoid further breach of peace in and around the market.
Explaining that the directive had become very necessary in view of the ongoing transaction period in the state, it added that those concerned should be properly guided.
Reacting to the directive, a leather dealer in the market, Jerry Onyemachi said it might not be unconnected with leadership struggle among the various unions.
