“We Don’t Want Any Chinese Person In This Market” – Kano Phone Traders Reportedly Chase Chinese Nationals Away

Phone traders in Kano have reportedly chased Chinese nationals away from their market over allegations that they sell phones directly to customers at cheaper prices.

In a video circulating online, some traders were heard warning the Chinese nationals against doing business in the market and nearby areas.

“We don’t want to see any of you in this market or even in this area, we don’t want to see you,” one trader said.

Another trader declared: “We don’t want to see any china person coming to this market and doing business. We have our own organization and our own time.”

The incident has sparked reactions on social media, with some Nigerians criticising the traders over their reported actions, while others raised concerns about how local businesses respond to competition.

One commenter argued that Nigerians conduct business in China without facing similar restrictions, while another questioned why traders would want to prevent customers from accessing cheaper phones.

Others also drew comparisons with the treatment of Igbo traders in different parts of the country.

However, the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the Chinese nationals’ responses have not been independently confirmed. It also remains unclear whether any official action has been taken over the incident.

Amos Ugbatu: I know say na those people wey de find 5 times gain of what they buy dey behind this thing

Dayo Adediji: That why south west is a free world. Investors preferred to invest in South West yoruba land than invest in other parts of the country. They believe there investment are safe here

Alabi Kolawole: If u check well naar that tribe

Ruth Nwakaego: I trust Kano naa,ndi ofe mmadu thought it’s about Igbos in Lagos alone?🤣🤣e go reach everyone

Muhammad Mustafa: Be like mey shai chasing owners of bread bakery from him shop

Tobechukwu Michael: they should hawk purewater if they are looking for what to do in Nigeria

Uzoma George Austin: Very soon Chinese will be selling fabric

Abraham Tunde Ipaye: Please come to my place in Yoruba land and do your business and feel at home

Joe Bible Stories: Allow them to sell their phones, you should concentrate on revival 😁😁😁

Melvin Unegbu: Man no suppose chase another man away because you dey fear say dem sabi hustle pass you. Use am as motivation

Stanley Ubah: All those Yoruba guys no go talk again, e no be Igbo traders.

@ozochi.maxwell.2025: A time will come it will be a national assignment for the citizens

@snazzy.yo: There are many Nigerians doing businesses in China without any hassle. These people are one of the backbones of Nigerian economy, either directly or indirectly. Una no fit swallow wetin una wan chew o.

@ELOVICHIHENRY: The only time Nigerians are ever united is anytime it involves fighting Igbos…