It was reported that the state government had began the demolition of the ancestral Eke ukwu market in Owerri, amidst stiff protest by the occupants on Saturday and at least a casualty has been recorded. Governor, Rochas Okorocha came under massive insult from indigines when he ordered that the market be demolished in a protracted move to relocate the market. as they argued it is part of their traditional heritage which shouldn't be tampered with.
Things took a turn for the worse yesterday, when soldiers stormed the market, ahead of the demolition today.
Reports trickling in from the state indicates that a young boy who went to help his mother move her wares, was killed by a stray bullet.
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