#PrayForOwerri: Nigerians react to Rochas Okorocha's demolition of Eke Ukwu market in Imo State

 

Violence erupted in Imo State this morning as the state governor, Rochas Okorocha proceeded with the demolition of the famous Eke Ukwu market.

VIDEO of Security Men shooting at unarmed civilians in Owerri over demolition of Eke Ukwu market.. This is Barbaricpic.twitter.com/rGoxpRTTpc

— Osas Cruz (@OsasCruz) August 26, 2017

The traders and youth resisted and began a protest which turned deadly as stray bullet killed a 10-year old boy and several others sustained injuries.
 The scene at Owerri has been described by many as a war zone and Nigerians are reacting to the sad event on social media.