Traders, artisans close shops to protest spate of kidnap as Cross River govt threatens sanction
The peaceful protest which commenced on Monday witnessed all markets, stores, warehouses, electronic stores, bush markets and all markets in the state closed down.
An eyewitness who gave his name as Amachie lamented the constant kidnapping of people particularly Igbo traders in the state. Also speaking, the Chairman Spare Parts Dealers Association Calabar Mr. Obi Ajuluchukwu, appealed to government to look into the heightened level of kidnapping in the state saying that Calabar used to be a peaceful haven but today, 15 of our members have relocated to Akwa Ibom, so, a two-day warning strike will not kill us,” he said.
Government is also aware of the threat of a N50 000 surcharge by the union on any Igbo trader who opens his or her shop for business within the two days.
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