The Ughelli Main Market has been shut down by youths of Iwhreko, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State in protest against the arrest of the community President General, David Omotor by Police operatives.
It was reported that the reason for the arrest is not clear yet but the youths barricaded the major roads.
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It was learnt that the community leader was arrested at the Isodje junction, Oteri-Ughelli area of the Ughelli metropolis while dropping his wife at her store.
Community sources said Omotor was taken away in an unregistered vehicle after he was manhandled by the police officers over what they said was a purely community matter.
“We are not happy about the incident and that is why we barricaded the road and shut down the market in protest for our PG to be released, ” one of the protesters said.
Another indigene of the community said they had lost confidence in the police “because the last time one of our persons was taken, those that went to incident that case at the Ughelli Area Command were detained.
“We are appealing to the local government chairman, the State Governor and Commissioner of police to resolve the issues.
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A senior police officer who confirmed the arrest, said the operatives were from Zone 5 of the Nigerian Police Force.
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