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SASA Has Restored Peace In Onitsha And Environs: Anambra Residents

Residents, traders, and transporters in Onitsh have commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for establishing the Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA), which many say has brought back peace and sanity to once-troubled areas like Upper Iweka, Ochanja.

Speaking with Journalist in Onitsha, Mr. Samuel Iwunna, a veteran trader in Onitsha Main Market, described SASA as “nothing short of a miracle.”

“SASA is a big blessing to Anambra, especially to us in Onitsha. I now come into Upper Iweka to buy and sell without fear of being attacked. No more snatching of bags or extortion by touts. All thanks to Governor Soludo for his great work and for appointing a capable man to head the agency. Only a strong leader can manage an operation like this.”

“The agency’s presence on the streets has not only reduced crime but also restored confidence among traders and commuters alike.

“Anyone who speaks ill of SASA or wants it removed is an enemy of ndi Anambra. It is only someone who hates peace that would wish this agency harm. Since SASA was created, Anambra has become calm and orderly”. Iwunna declared

Angel Network News (ANN) during a street-level feedback session, residents expressed strong approval for SASA’s operations and praised Governor Soludo’s administration for taking decisive action against criminality.

Mrs. Chinwe Eze, a foodstuff vendor in Ochanja, noted the improved business environment:

“These SASA boys are working very hard. Before, we used to close early out of fear. Now, we stay longer and sell in peace. The government should continue to support them. They are the best.”

For commercial drivers, the difference has been particularly impactful. Mr. John Okoye, a bus driver who plies the Onitsha-Asaba route, said:

“We used to face harassment and pay illegal levies at multiple junctions. All of that has stopped. SASA is the best thing that has happened to us transporters in years.”

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