By Bisola Adeyemo
Traders have lamented the high rate of cannabis (Indian hemp) smoking in Gwagwalada market, Abuja.
In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday, the traders made it known that they felt uncomfortable and irritated from inhaling the smoke of cannabis.
Mrs. Mary Tanko, a hair stylist, told NAN that she felt a strong pain in her chest and became short of breath whenever she perceived the smoke.
“I know that inhaling of cannabis is risky for me, not just me but anyone who inhales it as well,” she said.
Another hair stylist in the market, Mrs. Amarachi Nkwankwo, said that she always felt like vomiting whenever she perceived the smoke and it destabilised her entire body system.
“Several times security agents have invaded them smoking close to my shop but that has not made them to stop.
“The market leaders said have tried within their capacity by deploying the market security but that has not been effective,” she said.
While calling on appropriate agency to curb the act Mr Abraham Adeniyi, another trader, “i think appropriate agencies should take decisive action on the menace.
“ As a man, I feel so irritated about it how much more for pregnant women in the market.
“I am not against them smoking if they must they should consider the fact that people are trading within the area.
“If they can go to a secluded place, where the health of many are not at risk, then its fine, ” he added.