ANGRY youths brought commercial activities in markets in Anambra State to a standstill yesterday following alleged plan
by the Federal Government to transfer suspected Boko Haram prisoners to Ekwulobia Prison in Aguata LGA of the state.
Thousands of the youths blocked major roads in the state, including the Head Bridge and the Enugu Onitsha expressway
in Onitsha, as well as the popular Zik Avenue in Awka, causing traffic gridlock for several hours.
Though the protest was peaceful, policemen in Onitsha were later seen firing teargas canisters to disperse the protesters.
The security operatives, later joined by soldiers stationed at the Uga junction on Atani Road, were also seen removing the
barricades used by the youths to block the roads.
The youths waved placards with
inscriptions that read, “We don’t want Boko Haram prisoners in Anambra”; “Buhari, Igbos will not accept your prisoners”;
“Anambra is special and secured”;
“Anambra is not a party to terrorists and should not be involved in it”; “We say no to Boko Haram people in Anambra” and “Buhari, why Anambra”.
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