Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the arrest and prosecution of officers of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra Brigade following a shooting incident near Emeka Offor Plaza in Onitsha Main Market.
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The governor directed that the operatives be handed over to the police immediately and assured that the medical expenses of those injured would be fully covered by the state. His directive came after panic spread across the market when OCHA officers allegedly opened fire during enforcement operations on Tuesday.
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The state Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, confirmed the development in a statement, saying the government was closely monitoring the situation. According to him, police intervention helped restore calm after the incident, while an investigation has been launched to establish the facts and ensure accountability.
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The shooting left several people injured, with witnesses claiming that a pregnant woman was among the victims. One casualty, identified as Miss Chinwe Igwe, was confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital. Her remains have been deposited for autopsy, while others wounded in the incident are receiving treatment.
The OCHA Brigade, a task force created to enforce environmental and sanitation laws, has long faced public criticism over allegations of harassment, extortion, and excessive force. The latest incident has renewed calls for reform and stricter oversight of its activities.
Authorities have promised that those responsible will face justice, while police patrols and surveillance around the market have been intensified to maintain peace and reassure traders and residents of their safety.
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