According to the latest report reaching us, the incumbent governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has ordered the immediate shutdown of the Bakassi Market otherwise known as Umuehilegbu Industrial Market.
This immediate closure of the popular market in the state came in light of the recent mob attack on the state’s Fire Service trucks on the 10th of August, 2020.
The famous Bakassi Market has been shut down by the government prior to the mob attack on the Fire Service truck
From what we learnt, the Abia State Fire Servicemen were too slow to respond to the incident of fire that occurred last Monday within the market. Upon their arrival at the scene of the fire, the people were annoyed to the extent of carrying out series of attacks on them, part of which was burning down their vehicles.
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In response to this mob attack on the Fire Service, a statement was released and signed by Dr. A.C.B Agbazuere, who happens to be the Chief of Staff to the Abia State Governor.
The statement reads:
"Following the unwarranted attack of men of the Abia State Fire Service and the destruction of Abia State Fire Service vehicles, the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, Ph.D has approved the immediate closure of Umuehilegbu Industrial Market popularly called Bakasi Market, Aba.
"The Chairman and all members of Umuehilegbu Industrial Market Management Committee are hereby suspended.
"The Police and other security agencies are to safeguard the market and equally arrest all perpetrators of the illicit acts for consequential prosecution.”
Governor of Abia State, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu
Prior to the mob attack, the state authorities have carried out arrests on many people, who are connected to the crime committed against the Abia State Fire Service.
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