Lagos trade fair protest was by few miscreants — Police
Lagos police describe the protest by traders at the Trade Fair Complex against Chinese retailers as the work of a few miscreants and disgruntled fellows. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-trade-fair-protest-was-by-few-miscreants-police/
The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that the protests by traders at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex were instigated by a small group of "miscreants" and disgruntled individuals. The command assured that the situation at the complex was peaceful and that no fights occurred. The protesters, who consisted of a handful of traders, complained about the activities of Chinese retailers, particularly their alleged direct sales to consumers.
The traders demanded Chinese vendors to cease retail trading in the market. However, the ASPMDA President, Nnamdi Ngozi Emechebe, stated that the incident was minor and swiftly controlled. He also assured that there is no issue among Nigerian and Chinese traders in the market. The Chinese community in ASPMDA expressed their commitment to continuing their business activities peacefully.
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