through hard times as banks in the emerging towns have remained shut
since two weeks ago following alleged threats by criminals to raid
them.
Reports have it that after soldiers who were drafted to the towns at
the height of kidnapping and insecurity about four years ago were
withdrawn, security situation in the towns became an issue of public
concern.
A resident who pleaded not to be mentioned for security reasons said
all banks in Okigwe had
remained closed about two weeks ago when soldiers were withdrawn from the town.
He said that banks in the area alleged that they got 'love letters'
from robbers that they would soon visit them to pick their Christmas
gifts.
The rumour according to him caused panic among banks operating in the
area as they quickly closed their doors against all visitors, a
development that forced their customers to either go to Owerri or
Umuahia for bank transactions.
Another resident who also pleaded anonymity told reporters that
residents of the town have been living in fear since soldiers pulled
out, and pleaded with government to come to their rescue.
He said security situation in the town was increasingly becoming
frenzy following rumours of imminent attack by robbers.
--vofn
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