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The protesters numbering more than 20,000 marched out to the roads as early as 8.30 am, carrying placards and chanting anti- Federal Government songs to support their protest.
In Onitsha, all the major roads including the Onitsha/Enugu Express way, the Head bridge,Awka Road, Old and New Market Roads were blocked to traffic, causing all vehicles to pack and waIt endlessly.
Some of the placards displayed by the traders read “ Traders say no to Boko Haram detainees in South East” Boko Haram Prisioers Not Allowed here” Is this the Wharf in Onitsha”. “ Sending Boko Haram to South East is a disaster” Chief Obiano Save Our Soul from Boko Haram.
The President of Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association Mr. Okwudili Nwankwo told Journalists in Onitsha, that although the traders were true, they would not disclose the source of their information.
“Relocating them to Anambra State would complicate the already complex security situation, which Anambra government and other meaningful citizen of the state was battling to contain for a year now,’’ he said.
He, advised President Muhammadu Buhari and the security agents to think twice on the planned decision as Anambra traders would not allow any threat to the hard-fought peaceful and crime- free environment being enjoyed by inhabitants.
Chief Nwankwo said it was not proper for the Federal Government to transfer Boko Haram suspects arrested in far away North to prison in Anambra State or anywhere in the South-East.
The Secretary General of Anambra Traders Amalgamated Union, Mr. Chuma Eruchalu said that they had their ears on the ground and were monitoring the happenings across the country.
The Police Public Relations Officer for Anambra State Mr Uche Eze told Journalists that that people should not panic, adding that the police as on top of the situation.
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