Traders, motorcyclists clash in Abuja market over death of motorcycle passenger

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The clash broke out after the Igbo traders in the area set the motorcycle conveying the deceased on fire.......

The clash broke out after the Igbo traders in the area set the motorcycle conveying the deceased on fire.Violent clashes erupted on Wednesday in an Abuja market after a truck carrying domestic gas crushed a woman passenger on a commercial motorcycle to death.Federal Capital TerritoryA resident of the area and witness, who identified herself as Ms Faith, said the clash broke out after the Igbo traders in the area set the motorcycle conveying the deceased on fire.

“The Hausa/Fulani bike men in the area upon hearing the news reacted and started burning tires, destroying shops and attacking people in the area,” she said in a text sent to PREMIUM TIMES.While Ms Faith was unable to provide details on the number of casualties, there are reports that some people had already been killed before the arrival of soldiers in the area to calm the atmosphere.

“Furthermore, members of the public are urged to shun participating in the promulgation of unverified news about the incident capable of re-igniting the extinguished flame of violence,” the FCT

 

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Between who and who which area in Abuja 🥺 Give us full details of what happen don’t just post for posting sake please

What violent clashes with who,premium times,can’t you people report issues the way it is state department european union,biafrans business were attacked and destroyed by the Islamist in Abuja jihadwatchRS

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You people are not saying the truth

At every slightest opportunity, the Igbo man's business suffers particularly in the North. Is this how we will continue?

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