Some traders in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital have been thrown into grief as their goods and kiosks were allegedly destroyed by some aides of governor Kayode Fayemi led by Mr Olufemi Olanrewaju popularly known as Ijakoko.
The traders were overwhelmed with agony as Ijakoko and some security agents allegedly set ablaze their means of livelihood at Oja Oba area of Ado Ekiti.
It was gathered that Some of the traders who made attempts to salvage their property were brutalized by the task force members.
Speaking with our correspondent some of the traders including, George Daniel and Kemi Ojo condemned the action of Fayemi’s aide.
They described the action as wickedness on the part of government taskforce to set property of traders in the market ablaze.
Mr Daniel and Mrs Ojo explained that some of there goods were also looted by the officers.
The traders explained that they came to the market to make some sales in order to feed their families, more also that they were among those exempted by government during the stay at home order.
They called on governor Fayemi to call the head of the taskforce to order , check his excesses and compensate them for their loss.
Reacting, Chairman of Ekiti State Traffic Management Agency Mr Olufemi Olanrewaju pointed out that the traders have been warned several times to vacate the market to maintain social distancing in order to check the spread of covid 19.
Mr Olanrewaju denied the allegation that there goods were burnt, saying members of the joint taskforce in the state only set ablaze kiosks used for displaying their goods on the road.
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