Traders in Onitsha, Anambra State, petition the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, over allegations of intimidation and the demolition of market buildings linked to a dispute over market leadership and property ownership. The traders, who identify with the Association of Modebeb Traders, make the appeal at a press conference in Abuja, asking for an investigation into what they describe as harassment by rival interests.

According to the accounts provided, the conflict is said to have escalated in 2025, when a market plaza with multiple businesses was demolished. Traders allege that several buildings were pulled down, disrupting trading activities and causing losses, and they also accuse some parties of manipulating ownership records. One trader spokesperson claims he was attacked and injured during the dispute. They further say they have made repeated complaints without effective action.

Across the outlets, the core elements are consistent: the IGP petition, the alleged intimidation, the demolition connected to market leadership and ownership disagreements, and the traders’ call for police scrutiny. Differences are limited to the amount of detail presented, with some coverage offering more specifics than others.