Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra has ordered the arrest of suspects linked to Tuesday’s killing of a woman at the Onitsha Main Market.
The governor gave the order on Wednesday in a statement issued in Awka by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor.
The statement said the state government was aware of the disturbance that occurred in the Onitsha Main Market and gave an assurance ofe government’s rapid response.
It said the governor had directed that the suspects be arrested and prosecuted while pledging to meet the medical needs of those injured.
The statement said investigation into the incident had commenced, promising that government would ensure that all necessary measures were taken to prevent reoccurrence.
It expressed regrets that one of the victims, Ms Chinwe Igwe, was confirmed dead on arrival at an undisclosed hospital.
The statement said that the other victims were currently receiving treatment while normalcy had been restored in the area by the police.
“We appreciate the swift intervention of the police who worked hard to restore calm and order to the area same day.
“ The police patrols and law enforcement monitoring team are still on ground in the area to ensure sustained peace,” the statement said.
Freedomonline reports that personnel of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) reportedly opened fire on some traders following an altercation at the busy Emeka Offor Plaza in Onitsha Main Market.
The OCHA brigade is a state-run enforcement agency tasked with ensuring environmental sustainability and enforcement of government policies on cleanliness.
Freedomonline also reports that one person died in the incident while four were injured.
