Market women at the popular Bolokor Market in Warri, Delta State, staged a protest on Friday, October 16, following an alleged attempt to arrest one of their colleagues over a marital dispute.
According to reports, the incident occurred after a woman allegedly involved with a fellow trader’s husband reportedly arrived at the market with police officers to have the trader arrested.
However, other market women rallied behind their colleague and resisted the officers’ attempt to take her away, triggering a protest at the market.
A video of the incident has since circulated on social media, attracting attention and reactions from viewers.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged affair and the reason for the attempted arrest have not been independently established.
Watch the trending video showing the market women’s protest below.
