He said that the government had approved the restoration of power supply to the market to ensure the smooth running of businesses in the market.
The Abia governor also condemned violent protesters and deployed security forces to prevent further attacks on lives and assets.
Mr Ikpeazu’s government and traders at the Ariaria Market in Aba had engaged in a war of words following the delay in reconstructing a part of the market.
In a 44 seconds video sent to The Gazette, lifeless bodies of the killed ESN members were seen in the pool of their blood.
