'No more markets in Igbo land' - Hoodlums chant as they burn vehicles, motorcycles in Simon Ekpa’s hometown

Hoodlums loyal to self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafran Government in exile, Simon Ekpa on Monday, October 2 burnt three vehicles, four motorcycles and other valuable items in Ebonyi State.

The hoodlums according to reports were suspected to be enforcing the sit-at-home order in the Ezzangbo community which is the hometown of Simon Ekpa.

The Punch reports that men numbering up to eight and operating in a Sienna Bus chased petty traders and market women who displayed their goods for sale. The men chanted “No more markets in Igbo land” as they dismissed the traders.

A video that has emerged on social media showed vehicles, motorcycles, stores and other valuable items going up in flames, and residents scampering for safety.

This is the third time the area has been attacked by hoodlums this year.

The Ebonyi State Police Command confirmed the Monday mayhem.

The police spokesperson, Onome Onovwakpoyeya, said, “Today 02/10/2023, armed men, suspected to be IPOB/ESN members in a Sienna car attacked commuter buses, tricycles and motorcycles at Ezzangbo Junction.

“They burnt down three commuter buses, four motorcycles and one tricycle. No life was lost.

“Operatives of the Command have been dispatched to the scene and its environs to fish out the perpetrators. And we believe that before the end of the day, the perpetrators will be apprehended.”

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