Market women at Iyana Ipaja market in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have appealed to Babajide Sanwo-Olu for help against illegal extortion by hoodlums.
Protesting on the streets, the women accused the hoodlums of working for one Ishola Ejigbadero, who claims ownership of the market land. They say these thugs have been disturbing their peace and demanding hefty fines.
The traders claim the extortion has made life unbearable and that their efforts to stop the hoodlums have failed. They carried placards, calling on the government and council Chair, Jelili Sulaimon, to intervene.
The market leaders allege that the collectors have been terrorizing Iyana Ipaja since revenue collection was withdrawn from Jimoh Ejigbadero. They demand immediate government action.
The aggrieved women are desperate for Governor Sanwo-Olu to rescue them from the clutches of these street urchins and restore peace to their market.
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