Traders at Mowe/Ofada Market in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State, protest after the market is demolished in what they describe as an overnight operation. According to the traders, demolition begins around 2:00 a.m. on Friday before they arrive to open for business, leaving them unable to prepare for or respond to the exercise. Traders say they are not informed in advance and that the demolition takes place without prior notification to shop owners and market occupants.
The protesters call on the Ogun State government to intervene, arguing that their livelihood and property are affected by the action. Both outlets report that the traders’ main complaint is the timing of the demolition and the alleged lack of notice, which they say prevents them from engaging with authorities or making arrangements ahead of the removal. As of the reports, the traders continue to demand government action regarding the demolition and its impact on market activities.
