The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has provided details on the recent disturbance at Banex Plaza in Abuja. According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident was triggered by a dispute over a faulty phone.
Adeh explained that one Suleiman Ahmed, who had purchased a phone from Suleiman Ibrahim, a shop owner at New Banex, returned with four soldiers to request a replacement after discovering the phone was faulty. This action was met with resistance from the shop owner, leading to a confrontation and quarrel with the military personnel.
The situation escalated when some angry mobs in the market attacked the military personnel, causing an uproar in the area. All parties involved were invited for questioning, and the military personnel were handed over to their organization for appropriate action.
The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, has assured residents that normalcy has been restored in Banex and its surroundings. He urged the public to continue their lawful activities without fear.
