The Rivers State Government says major markets across the state remain closed until further notice and has also warned that traders caught flouting the order will be prosecuted.
The position of government was revealed by the Commissioner of Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim.
A statement made available to the media reads: The Rivers State Government wish to draw the attention of the general public to the following: (1) Oginiba Slaughter Market is no longer in existence for now. Government warns that anybody who goes there for any form of business will face the full wrath of the law. (2) Oil Mill Market has been closed down. All those using Igbo-Etche Road as an alternative illegal market are hereby warned to desist forthwith or risk destruction of their goods. (3) Mbiama Market has been closed down. Any attempt to continue trading activities there will lead to the complete destruction of the market. (4) Government has not approved any Goat Market along Elele/Ahoada stretch of the East-West Road. (5) The Chairmen of Emohua and Ahoada-East Local Government Areas are hereby directed to ensure that the illegal Goat Market along Elele/Ahoada stretch of the East- West Road is shut down immediately.
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