Anambra residents and traders protest alleged plans by FG to transfer Boko Haram prisoners to Anambra prisons

Traders and residents of Anambra state took to the streets this morning in Awka the state capital to protest the alleged plans by the Federal Government to transfer some Boko Haram prisoners down to Awka prisons to serve their time. The residents are not in agreement with the alleged transfer. There are reports that major markets in the state including the Onitsha main market were closed down.