Banex Plaza Under Lock And Key As Soldiers’ Operation Enters Day 3

An electronics and telecommunications gadget market in Abuja, Banex Plaza, is still shut down following an alleged altercation between soldiers and some traders in the market.A visit to the market on Monday 20th May saw soldiers across the plaza.Some traders who assembled at a distance from the plaza were seen leaving after waiting for hours.None of them was willing to grant our correspondent audience but they were heard lamenting the cost implication of having the plaza shut on a major day like Monday.It would be recalled that, trouble started when thugs allegedly beat up some soldiers who had a minor disagreement with a trader in the plaza.According to reports, the trader had reportedly sold a bad phone to someone who invited soldiers.Meanwhile, rather than resolve the issue amicably, the trader reportedly invited thugs who assaulted the uniform men.They descended on at least two soldiers and another man in mufti. The thugs who broke into groups slapped, kicked and beat up the soldiers.More info in the link https://thenews-chronicle.com/banex-plaza-under-lock-and-key-as-soldiers-operation-enters-day-3/