Nigerians express outrage over closure, siege on Banex Plaza in Abuja by military

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It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.“Those piloting the affairs of the state don’t seem to realise that potential investors are watching and taking stock,” he said. He stated further, “As usual. Gestapo style. Powerful over unarmed civilians, jelly in front of bandits. The forest and Sambisa need shutting down, not plazas. This lawlessness will come round to bite them.”

“The Army is becoming a nuisance in Nigeria. It is very annoying that they still want to be recognized after their unruly behaviors,” @Araba Kpura posted.Meanwhile, an international non-governmental organisation, Global Rights, has also expressed concern about the siege on the plaza. She condemned the attack on two non-belligerent army personnel by a group of traders at Banex Plaza which prompted the siege, but described the army’s response as an “inordinate show of force and brutality.”

“The task of investigating is best left to the police force, which by law is entrusted with this task and the task of prosecuting the perpetrators,” she said.The executive director also urged the army to make a public apology to all whose rights have been unfairly and unlawfully infringed upon by its personnel and also cover the cost of treatment for the woman who was assaulted and fell into a coma.

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