The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechuckwu Emetu, has announced the discovery of thousands of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in the office of the Chairman of Ariaria International Market, Aba.
Emetu made the revelation at a recent media training event in Umuahia, organized by Vision Africa Radio Station.
He revealed that the discovery was made during a raid against extortion and illegal levies in the market.
The Deputy Governor stated the government has arrested twenty-three individuals so far in its ongoing campaign against extortion and illegal levies imposed on transporters and traders in the state.
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According to him, the campaign was part of Governor Alex Otti’s commitment to ending illegal activities in the state and providing relief to the people of Abia.
He said:
“We are getting those guys off the streets and making arrests just like the Chairman of Ariaria. He was arrested because we saw thousands of PVCs in his office. We just had to pick him up.
“And those who were into the act of robbing the market women, we had to pick them up because they were always collecting fees and tolls.
“I have no regrets being labelled King Harold if I am doing the right thing.”
He hailed Bishop Sunday Onuoha and Vision Africa who organized the training.
Emetu believed that the training would aid media practitioners’ contribution to the state.
