ANAMBRA GOVERNMENT DISSOLVES NKWO UMUEZE MARKET LEADERSHIP OVER DEFIANCE OF MONDAY TRADING DIRECTIVE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Anambra Government Dissolves Nkwo Umueze Market Leadership Over Defiance of Monday Trading Directive By Ebele Iyke Odili/Amaka Isikala  The Anambra State Government has dissolved the caretaker committee of Nkwo Umueze Market for failing to comply with the state’s directive mandating full commercial activities on Mondays. The dissolved committee, led by Mr. Onyeka Ekemezie, has been relieved of its duties with immediate effect.  The former chairman and members of the committee have consequently ceased to function as the recognized leadership of the market. The decision follows a clear policy position of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo that no market in the state should remain closed on Mondays under any guise.  The Governor had earlier warned that any market leadership found enforcing or encouraging continued closure would be dissolved in the interest of economic stability and public order. It would be recalled that the Monday sit-at-home, previously imposed by the ...

IGP EGBETOKUN ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL AND INTELLIGENCE ASSETS TO KAIAMA, KWARA STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 IGP EGBETOKUN ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL AND INTELLIGENCE ASSETS TO KAIAMA, KWARA STATE

 ⁃ Assures that perpetrators will be apprehended


The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the violent attack that occurred on Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, which has sadly resulted in the confirmed death of seventy-five (75) persons.


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Kwara State, over this deeply painful and tragic incident.


The IGP reassures the public that the Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its responsibility to protect lives and property, and will continue to do everything necessary to guarantee the safety and security of all citizens.


In response, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered the immediate deployment of tactical, operational, and intelligence assets to Kaiama and surrounding communities. This action is aimed at restoring calm, strengthening security presence, and preventing further acts of violence.


The Force has launched an intensive manhunt for the perpetrators and all individuals connected to this heinous crime. Investigations are already underway, and all available resources have been mobilised to ensure that those responsible are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice. The perpetrators will not escape the long arm of the law.


Members of the public are urged to remain calm and to support ongoing security efforts by providing timely and credible information that may assist operations. Such information can be reported at the nearest police station or through established police communication channels.


The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, law, and order across the country.


Ag. ACP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

ABUJA.


5TH FEBRUARY, 2026.

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