Its a wrap: Igbos driven out of Jos

From Isa Abdulsalami, Jos

People of eastern extraction in Jos, Plateau State, have relocated from the popular Dilimi spare parts Market, built by them, to another part of the city where they believe they would be safe to carry out their businesses.


 
The move stems from concerns over security of lives and property. The traders say the only escape route open to them during any crisis is the Bauchi Road, which they describe as the stronghold of Hausa Muslims and where they are often hacked down mercilessly.

They appealed to the Plateau State government to come to their aid by providing a virgin land, where they can continue their businesses without fear.

The affected traders have been seen moving to different locations in trucks and pick-up vans ferrying their wares.

Reacting to the development yesterday, the National President of the Igbo Democratic Forum (IDF), Chief Chidi Ndu, confirmed to The Guardian that it is unfortunate that the Igbo are forced to relocate from Dilimi area where they have gained ample recognition.

Ndu said it is very unfortunate that all the assurances of safety of lives and property given by the Special Task Force (STF) have not been fulfilled.

"Igbo continue to be attacked and caged by Hausa Muslims without any justification," he said.

Ndu said that the affected Igbo are going to different directions as the relocation is impromptu and not envisaged, saying that their movement from Dilimi is an admission and acceptance of defeat on the part of the security operatives who are charged with the onerous responsibility for providing security.

Reacting to the development, in a telephone interview, spokesman of the Ulama Council in the state, Alhaji Muhammed Sani Mudi, said: "It is a sad development that the Igbo are relocating from Dilimi. But, however, we are not commenting on it officially."

The STF Commander, Brigadier-General Hassan Umaru and STF spokesman, Captain Charles Ekeocha, could not be reached for comments as their lines were busy.

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Posted: at 24-01-2011 08:24 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Lives and properties in Jos are at the greatest danger. If relocating is the only way out, let them find the GREEN ZONE where their lives and properties are safer. I really support their move. And this is the result of the unrest in Jos. Many lives lost, properties worth millions destroyed and now the business future of the tow is in trouble. The people of Jos had become enemies of their town. Now it is a crises torn state ever in Nigeria. I think state of emergency should be declared and that governor should be replaced with a military like one just as Obasanjo did during his tenure. If we did not forget, such measure restored peace during the time when Joshua Dariye was replaced with Chris Ali. I HOPE PEACE WILL SOON RETURN TO JOS. ENOUGH OF BLOODSHED AND THAT THE PERPETRATORS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO BOOK.... NEVER BE ALLOWED OFF THE HOOK. I PRAY SO.

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Posted: at 24-01-2011 10:39 PM (12 years ago) | Hero

this guys are not serious they still want to relocate to another place in the same state where the are not welcomed. anyway make una dey dat north dey ye ye una self person no need u for him house and too u no wan comot for him house, which kind stronghead pikin una be?

Posted: at 24-01-2011 11:36 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

These Hausa ingrates! what do they really want?
Is not time South, West and East join hands and exterminate
these heartless bastards from our country to hv peace.

Posted: at 24-01-2011 11:39 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

 

Posted: at 24-01-2011 11:59 PM (12 years ago) | Hero

wrong choice of words my brother....  we don't want to fight..

i only have problem with those igbos who should ve read the hand-writing on the wall long long time ago....
why would they keep sacrificing their families?...
just like someone has already stated here, why would they stubbornly remain at a place where they re not welcome?
is jos the only place in Nigeria where they can do business?

it doesn't make sense to me.

Posted: at 25-01-2011 12:14 AM (12 years ago) | Hero

  hayaaaa so this is how naija will be divided gradualy gradualy ......

Posted: at 25-01-2011 01:06 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

DIM OJUKWU SAID BUILD THIS MARKET IN THE EAST THEY WILL COME TO BUY
IF THEY GET ROBBED ,THAT IS THEIR BUSINESS ,WHY MUST WE BE THE VICTIM OF THOSE HEART
LESS ABOKI WHO CAN'T WASH THEIR TEETH

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Posted: at 25-01-2011 01:11 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

nawa oooo, jos isue don tire me!

Posted: at 25-01-2011 03:05 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

One Nigeria my foot,oh

Posted: at 25-01-2011 04:29 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie