Awka Women Confront Trader Over Alleged Sale of Monkey Parts at Eke Awka Market

Women in Awka, Anambra State, confronted a trader accused of displaying dried monkey parts, including heads, at Eke Awka Market. The women said killing or eating monkeys is forbidden in Awka culture. They cited the town’s long-held belief that monkeys once alerted the community to approaching enemies and should therefore be protected. A video of the confrontation shows the women demanding that the items be removed. The trader reportedly resisted at first but later took the monkey parts away after pressure from the group. The incident has sparked debate online, with some backing the enforcement of Awka’s cultural tradition and others questioning its place in a modern marketplace.

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