Soludo Orders Nighttime Demolition at Onitsha Main Market

Soludo Orders Nighttime Demolition at Onitsha Main Market, Traders Lose Goods Worth Millions


In a bold move, the Anambra State Government under Governor Chukwuma Soludo carried out a demolition exercise at the Onitsha Main Market late last night. Reports indicate that several shops, still stocked with goods worth millions of naira, were demolished as part of the operation.


Officials say the exercise targets illegal and unplanned structures within the market, aiming to restore order, ease congestion, and create a safer environment for traders and shoppers. Despite previous notices urging shop owners to remove their merchandise, many traders reportedly could not relocate their goods in time.



The administration insists that the demolition is part of a long-term plan to modernize the market and ensure compliance with city planning regulations. Authorities emphasized that multiple warnings were issued in advance and that the operation is legal and necessary to maintain public order.

For affected traders, the demolition is a devastating blow. Many lost stock, equipment, and other valuable items, raising concerns about financial losses and the timing of the exercise. Traders argue that conducting the operation at night left them with little opportunity to secure their goods, intensifying the impact.

The government maintains that the demolition is a step toward improving the market’s structure and overall commercial activity. However, the situation highlights the delicate balance between enforcing regulations and protecting the livelihoods of thousands of market operators who depend on daily trade for their income. 










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As the dust settles, all eyes remain on how authorities plan to support affected traders and ensure the market’s redevelopment benefits both businesses and customers alike.

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