Nigeria, April 23 -- Hawkers and wheelbarrow pushers at the Eke-Awka Market in Awka have raised a call for intervention over the exorbitant tolls being collected from them by various groups.

It was gathered that up to three different groups collect as much as N300 each from the hawkers and wheelbarrow pushers daily.

TNC observation also revealed that some of these levy collectors include individuals working for the market association, the community, ASWAMA, and other groups.

A hawker was seen during a visit to the market being beaten and dragged away by some youths, who claimed they were working for the community, as traders watched helplessly.

One of the traders, who pleaded anonymity, revealed that no one dared to challenge the boys...