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Lockdown Order: Abia Government Draws Battle Line With Traders Over Hike In Prices … Threatens Forfeiture Of Goods
Abia state government led by Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has urged traders in Abia state to desist from taking advantage of the vulnerability of residents, through inappropriate involvement in the hoarding or inflation of prices of any commodity in the state. Governor Ikpeazu gave this warning, following the persistent lockdown order as prompted by the dreaded coronavirus disease, insisting that the government has the power to direct the forfeiture of foods, drugs and other essential goods to the State where the owners engage in hoarding or inflation of prices In a release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the…