A trader at Kpiri-Kpiri Market, Chioma Ifeanyi, said that many traders suffered heavy losses, particularly dealers in electrical appliances.
The army spokesman said the intervention of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in Amasiri and its adjoining communities was not an invasion.
“They will be transferred to relevant juvenile authorities for necessary rehabilitation.”
Mr Onu polled 143 votes to defeat his only opponent, Senator Amah Nnachi, who scored zero in the election.
Commandant Friday Nnanna-Ujor confirmed the arrest of Amobi Ujar to journalists in an interview on Sunday in Abakaliki.
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi Tuesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony to construct N2.6 billion twin flyover bridges at the Hausa Quarters’ Junction.
The attack occurred at about 12:00 p.m. near a primary school in Afikpo community.
“It’s a very sad situation here. They said it was people suspected to be gunmen, who came to the checkpoint at Timber Shade in white bus,” the community source said.
