Piracy: The many agonies of Oron nation

Region plagued by pirates continues to suffer. 

Piracy: The many agonies of Oron nation

Udeme Utip – Uyo

BUSINESS operators at the Oron Beach Market, which is obviously the main economic nerve centre of Oron nation have, for the past two weeks, been languishing in agony following the continued closure of the water ways and beach market by men of the Nigeria Navy due to the activities of sea pirates.

Visit to the beach by InsideNigerDelta revealed that the open stalls at the beach, which were hitherto occupied by the traders, have been deserted and few of the traders were seen displaying their wares including fish, crayfish and other goods on the dusty streets of Oron beach road.

It was also observed that boats did not berth at the beach on the orders of the Navy officials posted to the Oron water ways.

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Source: tribune.com.ng