The Anambra State government has demolished illegal structures and shanties at Mgbuka Obosi market as part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and urban planning compliance.

The demolition exercise was carried out by the Onitsha Capital Territory Development Authority (OCHA) Brigade, which targeted unauthorized structures erected beneath high-tension electrical lines in the market area.

Officials cited public safety concerns as the primary reason for the operation, noting that the illegal shanties and structures posed significant risks to both traders and residents due to their proximity to the high-voltage power lines. The presence of such structures in the area violated safety regulations and urban planning standards.

The OCHA Brigade’s intervention in Mgbuka Obosi market is part of broader enforcement activities aimed at maintaining order in commercial areas across Anambra State and preventing unauthorized developments that compromise public safety.

While the demolition exercise has addressed immediate safety concerns, it also highlights the ongoing challenge of informal settlements and unauthorized commercial structures in markets across the state. Authorities have consistently emphasized the need for traders and residents to obtain proper permits and adhere to planning regulations when constructing market stalls and other structures.

The affected traders and business owners are expected to seek proper authorization before rebuilding in designated areas that comply with safety standards and urban planning requirements.