Abandoned market a breeding ground for thugs

 THE recently abandoned temporary market place at Sabama needs to be fenced up to keep out  illegal  betel nut and mustard vendors. 

The presence of these vendors is attracting drug addicts, and marijuana is also being openly sold and consumed here. 

As  a  result,  there  are  daily occurrences of females being harassed and valuables like mobile phones and money being forcefully taken. 

There is a need for immediate attention by the appropriate authorities prevent nasty situations.

There is need for swift action. 

Last week, I witnessed two females being robbed while bystanders watched. 

I shouted at the heavily-drugged thugs to leave them  alone,  but  was  threatened with a knife. 

Luckily, a private security van drove by and as soon as the thugs saw it approaching, they ran across the Kila-Kila village cricket field and stayed under the rain trees. 

It  is  better to act now then to be sorry.

Over  to you, responsible authorities. 

Adimarap S Ireni

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