Traders Suffer heavy losses after violent demonstrations in Bosongo

Traders in Bosongo are grappling with significant losses following a series of violent demonstrations on Tuesday. The unrest, which quickly escalated into looting and vandalism, left many businesses in disarray, with owners counting the cost of the damage and theft.

Eyewitnesses reported that numerous shops were forcefully broken into, and a variety of valuable goods were stolen. Among the stolen items were phones, medicines, and other essential commodities. The chaos did not end there, as demonstrators also targeted various trading houses, hurling stones and breaking windows, thereby exacerbating the destruction.

One of the hardest-hit businesses was Sky End Pharmacy. According to reports, the pharmacy was ransacked, with a significant amount of medicines stolen. In addition to the pharmaceuticals, the looters made away with essential medical supplies including clutches and wheelchairs. The pharmacy’s CCTV cameras were also among the stolen items, complicating efforts to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

The traders are now left to deal with the aftermath of the violence, assessing the damage to their properties and calculating their losses. Many are calling for increased security measures and a more robust response from authorities to prevent such incidents in the future.

The local community is in shock, as the demonstrations, which were initially peaceful, took a violent turn, affecting not only the business owners but also the general public who rely on these shops for their daily needs.

Efforts are being made to restore order and support the affected traders, but the road to recovery appears long and arduous. As investigations continue, the traders of Bosongo hope for justice and a swift return to normalcy.