By: Peace Udugba-The Daily Torch Media
The Edo State Government has strongly condemned the violent unrest that erupted in Ekpoma, Edo Central, where irate youths attacked a livestock market, forcefully chased away Hausa traders, and slaughtered several goats in apparent retaliation for the death of a local youth.
The chaos followed a protest by residents on Saturday over the alleged killing of a young man by suspected kidnappers in the area. By Sunday morning, videos surfaced online showing groups of youths invading the market, killing goats, and chasing out traders.
In the footage, the traders were seen fleeing while goats and cattle wandered the streets aimlessly. Some residents were caught on camera dragging away the slaughtered animals. A male voice narrating in Pidgin could be heard saying: “Aboki people go hear am today. Dem don kill their goats, and dem still dey kill. See how people dey beat their cow.”
