Abia Local Government Chairman Joins Police Commissioner To Survey Illicit Drug Hotspots Slated For Demolition

Abia Local Government Chairman Joins Police Commissioner To Survey Illicit Drug Hotspots Slated For Demolition

The Chairman of Umuahia North Local Government Area, Victor Ikeji, alongside Abia State Police Commissioner, Mr. Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, recently conducted an inspection of a former bicycle repair workshop behind Okigwe Park in Umuahia and the former Ohuhu motor park in the Abia capital. These locations, purportedly, have transformed into shanties and havens for criminals and illicit drug dealers.

During the tour, Mayor Ikeji expressed his intent to demolish and reconstruct these areas to facilitate the establishment of motor parks and markets. He voiced concerns over the congestion and aesthetic degradation caused by the activities of transporters and traders at Ishi-gate, emphasizing the necessity of relocating them to more suitable operating spaces.

Ikeji reiterated the commitment of Governor Alex Otti’s administration to enhancing the livability and safety of Umuahia and all parts of Abia State.

Echoing similar sentiments during the inspection, Police Commissioner Onwuemelie underscored the shanty’s reputation as a focal point for criminal activities and drug peddling within the state capital. He emphasized the importance of either removing the shanty or repurposing it for constructive use in the best interest of the state.

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