They said the situation has affected their movement, thereby making it impossible for them to exercise freedom of movement in search of their daily livelihood.Some residents of Abia State recently demanded the immediate relocation of the Regional Cattle Market at Lokpanta which they alleged provides cover for criminal herdsmen behind incessant kidnappings in the area.The government a few days ago embarked on the demolition of brothels and shanties at the regional cattle market, saying that they now serve as hideouts for criminals terrorising people around the area.It also said that the demolished shanties had since been converted into a haven for hard drug traffickers, adding that a kidnapper was recently arrested in one of the shanties.In February, some unknown gunmen invaded another cattle market at Omumauzor in the Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, killing eight traders from the North and slaughtering over 20 cows. Post navigation Nigerian Polytechnic Graduating Student Dies After Falling Off Car During Sign-Out Celebration Varsity Lecturers’ Strike: Falana-led Group, ASCAB Insists Planned Nationwide Protest Is Lawful, Mobilises Lawyers Across Nigeria To Defend Protesters By Deenewsline Related Post News IPOB Commends UN Working Group For Calling For Immediate Release, Compensation For Nnamdi Kanu By Nigerian, Kenyan Governments Jul 25, 2022 Deenewsline News SPN Supports Planned Nationwide Protest, Says Buhari Government’s Condemnation Of Action Is Illegal, Irresponsible Jul 25, 2022 Deenewsline News Anger As Shi’ites Group Honours Members Killed By Nigerian Army During 2015 Zaria Massacre, Marks Annual Quds Day In Abuja Jul 25, 2022 Deenewsline Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
