The Nigerian Army has listed four resolutions for the reopening of Banex Plaza in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja.The popular electronics and telecommunications gadget market has been closed for more than a week.
The director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known after the popular electronics market was reopened, saying that the decision was taken after a high-level meeting was convened.
Nwachukwuu said the primary objective of this meeting was to identify and apprehend the perpetrators and ensure the continued security of the Federal Capital Territory.
The Army spokesperson disclosed this via the Nigerian Army X handle (formerly known as Twitter), @HQNigerianArmy, on Monday, May 27 The following resolutions were agreed upon:
a. Banex Plaza will be reopened immediately to the public.
b. Closure of Shop C93: The leadership of Banex Plaza is instructed to lock up Shop C93 with immediate effect.
c. Arrest of Perpetrators: The owners of the shop who orchestrated the mob attack on the soldiers are to be arrested and handed over to the Nigerian Police.
d. Vigilance by Market Leaders: Market leaders are to remain vigilant and report any remaining perpetrators to the authorities.
He disclosed that the two arrested individuals have been handed over to the headquarters of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police for further action. Nwachukwu further stated that the Army would also thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the presence of its personnel at the plaza and the subsequent attack.
Source:
Legit.ng https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1594429-just-nigerian-army-bows-pressure-reopens-popular-abuja-market/
