Warri Market Women Resist Arrest Attempt by Police, Alleged 'Side Chic'

Traders at Warri's bustling Bolokor market in Delta State erupted in protest on October 16, following an incident where a woman, reportedly involved with a fellow trader's husband, arrived with police personnel to effect an arrest. The market women swiftly rallied to their colleague's defense, successfully preventing the police from carrying out the arrest.

The dramatic scene, which quickly went viral online, depicted the market community uniting to challenge the officers and the woman who accompanied them. Eyewitnesses reported that the woman, described as a 'side chic,' initiated the police intervention against the trader. However, the collective resistance from the other market women ultimately thwarted the attempted apprehension, leading to a standoff that drew significant attention.