Uyo places traditional injunction at FIRST BANK along Ibom Plaza

Businessmen and  transporters around the vicinity of First bank at Ibom plaza came to witness a shocking scene in front of the bank premises on Sunday morning. Three plantain trees were planted in a triangular form in front of the bank, thereby blocking the main entrance to the building. Wrapped across was a red ribbon preventing anyone from passing into the bank.

At the time of this report, no official of the bank was present as people watching the scenes were left in awe. Our reporter who queried the traders and some people around the bank gathered that the injunction was placed by unknown persons, probably in the midnight. Some of them suspected that the bank might have had issues with the owners of the building, and hoped that those involved would immediately settle the problem for the benefit of the customers. Although ATM withdrawal went on without hitch, passersby and customers expressed fear on the implication of the injunction.

It is generally known in Ibibio land that injunction of that sort depict warning. However, more contemporary method have been employed especially by government agencies while trying to send warning across. A customer, who spoke on anonymity condemned the act, saying it is barbaric and old fashioned. He opined that a more civilized method of expressing displeasure with the bank would have been better.

None of the Senior staff of the bank could be reached for comments as at press time.