The Anambra State Police Command dispersed protesters at the Onitsha Head Bridge on Wednesday, after demonstrators blocked the road in response to the ongoing closure of the Onitsha Main Market.
Ordered by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the one-week closure led to barricades on the bridge’s second day.
Protesters chanted phrases like “No way in, no way out!” while some passersby joined in.
The protest ended when the Joint Security Team arrived to restore order. Police spokesman SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed that safety was maintained.
“The command also observed the pattern of individuals using social media platforms to incite violence, disrupt public peace, as well as the sharing of unverified videos regarding the security situation in the area
