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Women of easy virtue set market ablaze...

                                                                                                                                                          

THERE was tension yesterday in Amansea, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State where women of easy virtue burnt down some structures in the cattle market to protest the demolition of their brothels.
Men of the Anambra State Urban Development Board (ASUDEB) demolished brothels and illegal structures in the market, alleging that they were used to perpetuate crime.
The women accused ASUDEB officials of being partial.
One of them, Rachael, said ASUDEB officials were wicked and inhuman as they destroyed their brothel without notice, leaving behind some huts, kiosks and canteens belonging to the cattle traders.
ASUDEB’s General Manager Mr. Enenmuo Nathan Chinedu, who led the exercise, said it was part of Governor Willie Obiano’s resolve to rid the state of crime. He described the structures as illegal, adding that the place was a hideout for prostitutes, kidnappers and armed robbers.
He noted that the demolition would be extended to Nnewi, Onitsha and other cities where brothels and illegal structures exist.
Chinedu debunked claims that the women got no notice, saying that they were given three weeks to vacate the vicinity.
“A lot of prostitutes live around Amansea cattle market, spoiling our children and constituting a nuisance, and as you know, criminals hang around brothels.
“In my capacity as the ASUDEB General Manager, I will ensure that this exists no more. Our activities are in line with Governor Willie Obiano’s zero tolerance policy for crime,” Chinedu said.
The Secretary of the cattle market, Alhaji Bello Maigari said ASUDEB marked the illegal structures for about 21 days before acting but their wives’ canteens were not marked. His words: “Ashawo is not part of our business here. Our main business is selling and buying of cows. The demolition was to remove illegal structures used for prostitution.
“The ones that were not demolished are places where traders stay and canteens where our wives cook for our customers, but they have been razed in the inferno.”

Some of the women were sighted boarding taxis to Ugwuoba in Oji River council where they are said to have another brothel.