The leadership of Ndigbo has condemned the unprovoked attack on Igbo traders in Lagos.
Ohanaeze in a statement by the national publicity secretary, Dr Alex Ogbaonnia, Thursday, said President Buhari, Governor Sanwo Olu and the international community should ensure that such attacks like setting markets on fire ceases.
The statement reads in part, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has received reports from our Lagos state chapter that the Akere Spare Parts Market, Lagos has been set on fire with goods worth billions of Naira. The report also revealed that a 65-year-old security man was shot dead before the inferno. The spare parts market is an Igbo dominated market.
“This report is in consonance with the various threats issued by both the lowly and barbaric hoodlums before the general elections that a vote against the APC will incur wrath.
“It is regrettable that while the several eminent conscientious amongst the Yoruba are lending noble hands for a better Nigeria, some miscreants and hoodlums are busy destroying the invaluable cordial relationship between the Igbo and the Yoruba.”
