Soldiers storm Abuja market after traders clash with colleagues (Pictures & Videos)
Personnel from the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police stormed Banex Plaza in Abuja on Saturday evening, assaulting passersby and traders in a show of force.
The incident occurred after a fight broke out between four military police personnel and some traders at the popular electronics and telecommunications gadget market earlier in the day.
The clash started over a dispute about a mobile phone sale, leading to a confrontation between the soldiers and traders. Despite the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bennet Igweh, settling the matter and handing over the military personnel to their authorities, the soldiers returned to the market, beating civilians and causing chaos.
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Videos circulating on social media show soldiers punishing individuals, with traders and civilians running for safety.
The FCT Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that peace has been restored in the area. The Commissioner of Police urged residents to go about their lawful businesses without fear.
The incident has raised concerns about the use of excessive force by military personnel and the need for restraint in handling civil matters.
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