About one million civilian residents and traders at the Mammy area of the Nigerian Army barracks in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, have been evicted, with their shops and buildings demolished. The distraught residents and traders alleged that they were ordered to vacate the premises within three days, while some said they had just 24 hours notices. They claimed they were initially assured that the eviction notice affected only hotel operators. Soldiers in patrol vehicles began announcing the eviction on Wednesday.
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