Nigerian Army controversially announces closure of Abuja’s popular Banex Plaza

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In an apparent retaliation, a group of soldiers invaded the plaza where they also assaulted some civilians.

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“In response to this unfortunate incident, a meeting was convened with the management of Banex Plaza to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous act by temporarily shutting down activities in the plaza….” Mr Nwachukwu, an army colonel, said in a Tuesday statement.how a mob, believed to be workers at the plaza, on Saturday, assaulted two soldiers allegedly over the sale of a mobile phone.

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