The Chairperson of the market, Saleh Algare, made the appeal on Tuesday when the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Macdonald Ubah, visited the market in Lokpanta, Umunneochi Local Government Area.
"We have not less than 50 vigilante groups and by the grace of God we are helping the soldiers with Intel to apprehend criminal elements.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later."We are open to discussions and any arrangements that will ensure that we reach an amicable agreement with the government," Mr Algare said.
Mr Ubah, a retired navy commander, reminded the traders that the issue had been discussed in previous meetings with the leadership of the market.