Nigeria Content Online

Automobile spare parts dealers at the Dilimi market in Jos have announced their relocation to Jos-North shopping complex in the wake of the recurrent crisis in the state.

Mr Anselem Ebosie, Chairman, Jos-North Automobile Spare Parts Association (JASPA), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Jos that the relocation was necessitated by incessant attacks at their former base.

He said, ‘‘the crisis at Dilimi has led to the loss of so many lives. The market is on the street, and we are always victims of the riots. That made it difficult for us to operate, the recent killing of many of our members around the market was the last straw.”

Mr Ebosie said the traders will not return to Delimi, he however listed challenges facing them at the new market, including the absence of toilet facilities and the lack of adequate security. He appealed to Jos North local government authority and managers of the market to provide the facilities to ensure a more conducive atmosphere for business.

He also emphasised the need for a police post in the market to avoid any breakdown of law, and secure the lives and property of traders. He advised the traders to be peaceful and law abiding, and commended the Plateau and Federal governments for their efforts toward the restoration of peace in the state.