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The Garki Market in Okigwe, Imo State was set ablaze in the afternoon hours of yesterday Thursday 5th January 2023. It is uncertain the cause of the fire but eyewitness account indicate foul play. Some claimed it to be the activities of unknown Gunmen or Political operators.
A resident of Okigwe Victoria Eke who spoke to Newmen said the arsonist stormed the market in their numbers forcing every body to run for their safety before setting fire to the market.
No life was however reported lost but property worth millions of naira was destroyed.
The latest violence comes only days after the near assassination of a Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedim Ohakim. Four security officers lost their lives in the attack.