Officers of the Nigeria Army have shut down Banex Plaza, a shopping complex located in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, following attacks on some soldiers over the weekend.
A trader at the nearby Emab Plaza, Mr Somto, confirmed this to our correspondent via phone call on Monday.
“Yes, Banex is locked down. We are not affected by it, though. Some men of the Army are here”, he said.
Another shop owner, who runs an Apple Products store, who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, also confirmed the development, adding that traders are still in talks with the Army.
“No, we are not open. You know it is because of the issue that happened. The Army has locked down the place. At each gate of Banex now, there is a Hilux vehicle, Army Hilux. They won’t even let you cross the place.
“But maybe between tomorrow and next, it will be open, we don’t know. We are still on it, having meetings with them,” he said
