In a surprising turn of events in Onitcha today, a local market experienced an unexpected and unusual visitor—a monkey that caused quite a stir among traders and shoppers alike.
The incident occurred earlier this morning at the Ose Market, where a monkey suddenly appeared and began jumping from stall to stall, snatching fruits and small items from vendors. The curious primate quickly became the centre of attention as it deftly avoided attempts to capture it, much to the amusement of onlookers.
Traders and shoppers initially tried to chase the monkey away, but their efforts were met with laughter and frustration as the agile animal dodged their every move. Some market-goers even took out their phones to record the unusual spectacle, which quickly went viral on social media.
“I’ve never seen anything like this in my 20 years of trading here,” said one of the fruit sellers, chuckling as she recounted how the monkey made off with a bunch of bananas from her stall.
As the chaos unfolded, a local animal control team was called to the scene. After several attempts, they were finally able to safely capture the monkey and return it to a nearby animal sanctuary.
The incident left many in the market talking and laughing long after the monkey had been taken away. It was a moment of unexpected joy and excitement in an otherwise routine day of trading.
The authorities have reminded the public to avoid interacting with wild animals and to report any similar incidents to the appropriate agencies for safe handling.
