All the major markets in Enugu State were on Thursday shut down in protest of the recent relocation of Boko Haram prisoners to Anambra State.
The umbrella traders’ union in the South-East had announced that there would be a peaceful protest today over the issue.
An announcement late Wednesday signed on behalf of AMATAS by the President General, Chief Okwudili Ezenwankwo Ewepudike, and Secretary, Chief Chuma Eruchalu, said: “This is to inform all the traders in Anambra State and South East that all markets in the South East will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday, 9th July, 2015, so we can all embark on peaceful demonstration against Boko Haram detainees in Anambra State.
“AMATAS expressed regrets for any inconveniences to be caused by the market closure and protests”.
DAILY POST correspondent, who monitored the exercise, observed that the Ogbete Main Market Enugu, the largest market in the State was completely shut down.
The development forced customers to resort to the services of street traders, who capitalized on the development.
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