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Following the death of five people and escalation of violence at the popular Dei-Dei market, in Abuja, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammed Musa Bello, yesterday, ordered immediate closure of the market.

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“And we came here specifically because on the social media, all kinds of stories are being circulated, saying there is an inter-ethnic crisis in Abuja with one tribe fighting against the other. He called on the community leaders to work at fishing out the bad eggs within their folds and help in bringing them to justice.

Also, the secretary, Tomato and Onion Sellers Association in Dei-Dei, Dahiru Garba Mani, disclosed that four persons were killed during the clash in the market.

 

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