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General News of Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

COVID-19: Igbo group gives almajiris ultimatum to leave Southeast

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, Worldwide, OYC, has issued an ultimatum to almajiris in the Southeast to evacuate from the land amid coronavirus pandemic.

The Igbo group gave the ultimatum in reaction to the interception of Kano State almajiris at the border of Enugu State by the COVID-19 Task Force in the state.

“We will accommodate any Nigerian, especially from the North and West doing genuine businesses in the South East.

“But alternatively, we are giving the Almajiris an ultimatum and grace of 14 days to evacuate from Igboland or face the hostilities that will follow suit.

“Igbo youths will deal decisively with any street beggar anywhere in Igboland after 14 days from today, 5th day of May, 2020,” the OYC said.

Almajiris in Kano State were recently deported to their states of origin by the Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration as a measure to help curb the spread of coronavirus.