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The Digest:

At least one person was killed and six others injured when operatives of the Anambra State environmental task force (Ocha Brigade) opened fire on traders at Onitsha Main Market on Tuesday. The incident sparked unrest, prompting police intervention and a government pledge to prosecute those responsible.

Key Points:
  • Ocha Brigade operatives clashed with traders before firing live rounds
  • The police confirmed one fatality: 22-year-old Chinwe Igwe
  • Six other victims were hospitalized and are responding to treatment
  • Anambra Police Spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed that tactical teams restored order
  • Governor Chukwuma Soludo ordered the arrest and prosecution of the shooters
  • The state government has launched an investigation into the incident
  • The task force management has been summoned to identify the suspects
This violent escalation highlights recurring tensions between enforcement agencies and civilians, raising urgent questions about the use of force in public governance.

Sources: TheCable, Anambra State Police Command