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Unidentified criminals kidnap a market leader in Anambra due to the sit-at-home order.

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Unidentified individuals have reportedly abducted Chief Enibe Francis, the Chairman of Mgbuka Amazu Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, in connection with the Monday sit-at-home order in the area. According to sources within the market, the incident occurred on Monday shortly after Francis had opened the market in compliance with the directives of market associations in the state. Allegedly, armed assailants assaulted him severely before forcibly taking him away in a waiting vehicle, and his current whereabouts remain unknown.

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, had instructed market leaders in the state to open their markets on Mondays, focusing on prayer sessions and cleaning activities, as an effort to counter the Monday sit-at-home protests in the state. Over the past few weeks, market executives, led by Chief Humphrey Anuna, President of Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association, have been monitoring markets every Monday to ensure compliance with this directive.

Chief Anuna confirmed the abduction of the market leader and stated that efforts were underway to establish contact with him. The Anambra State Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, also confirmed the situation, mentioning that it was being closely monitored.

Mgbuka Amazu Market is an old motor spare parts market located on the problematic Onitsha-Owerri Road, known for frequent flooding and traffic congestion.

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