Leaders of northern communities in South-South and South-East yesterday called for the unconditional release of 486 traders arrested by soldiers in Asa, Abia State.
They were arrested in Abia state over two days beginning Saturday as they headed for Port Harcourt where they are mainly based and engaged in trade and menial jobs.
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