Clashes: Akwa Ibom Government Shuts Spare Parts Market

The Akwa Ibom state government, through the Uyo Local Government Area administration has ordered the closure of the vehicles spare part market popularly called Mechanic Village, Afaha Offot community, over a clash between the Igbos and the local dealers.

This was contained in a statement by the Council Secretary, Ubong Udofia, titled ‘Uyo Local Government Shuts Mechanic Village of Crisis’ made available in Uyo on Friday.

The statement read in part, “Following the crisis that ensued today, Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Mechanic Village, Afaha Offot in Uyo Local Government Area, the Management of Uyo Local Government Council has ordered the closure of the facility indefinitely.

“This decision of Council is to forestall further break down of law and order within the area.

“The Council Chairman, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo, has directed security officials to continue to maintain adequate security around the facility and the entire area until investigations are completed and normalcy returns”.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Odiko Macdon, said police officers have been deployed to the area to maintain peace and order.