By Attah Ede
Operatives of the Federal Capital Abuja Police Command, has arrested at least six suspects in connection with the killing at Gosa Market along Airport Road in Abuja.
A man was hacked to death after he was accused of stealing tubers of yam in the market, a development that led to serious crisis in the area.
As a result of the incident, many have left the market, which is often know as one of the cheapest places to buy food items in Abuja.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT command Adewale Ajao, while addressing journalists said following the incident, the police swiftly moved into the area to douse tensions and restore normalcy.
Ajao narrated that a young man was accused of stealing some tubers of yam at the market and , an individual decided to take the law into his hands by killing the man.
“That’s a complete human being. This is what led to the crisis.
“The police however, swiftly waded into the area to douse tensions and restore normalcy. We have arrested six suspects who are presently in our custody over the matter, which the police are treating as a clear case of murder. “
“Immediately after the incident, we engaged the community leader there. The traditional ruler was with us. We discussed and tried to find out what went wrong. They saw the need to embrace peace,” he said.
He said as of Thursday, the Gosa Market had resumed full operations under tight police surveillance.
Ajao noted that in efforts to tackle robbery, five armed robbery cases led to the arrest of 17 suspects, while six others were nabbed in connection with foiled robberies in Apo and Kubwa.
“Items recovered included four vehicles, a jackknife, military camouflage, and pistol ammunition.
“Other arrests included: Nine suspects for theft, four for “one-chance” robbery, five for car theft involving illegal scrap dealers, two for fraud, one each for illegal possession of firearms and attempted homicide, eight for child trafficking, ten for rape, and one suspect for domestic violence,” he added.
