An only son of a trying to survive family is said to have been shot dead by the demolition squad. According to reports from Owerri, Imo state capital, there was
a gun battle this morning following the demolition of popular Eke-Ukwu
market.
It will be recalled that the State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has been
in a protracted move to relocate the market from Douglas road to a
different location of the city. The governor has presented his case
citing the traffic problems constituted by trading activities on the
strategic “Douglas road” as one of his reasons.
The incident reportedly happened following the massive
deployment of soldiers around the market since yesterday evening. The
elders, youths, women and traders of the Owerri Nchise, who claimed that
the market is their ancestral market are stoutly resisting Imo State
Governor, Rochas Okorocha led bulldozers.
Owerri indigenes have argued that the market is part of their
traditional heritage which should not be tampered with but rather be
upgraded with today’s shopping mall facilities.
It was reported that the little boy who was said to be 10 years old left their house to go and assist his mother pack their wares. A bullet from a trigger happy army man hit the little boy. The little boy was rushed to FMC Owerri by a good Samaritan but it was too late.
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