Breaking: Chaos in Abuja’s Wuse Market

Wuse Market in Abuja is in chaos as violence erupts, leaving residents fleeing for their lives. Reports indicate a deadly clash between a police officer and a local marketer, escalating rapidly into a scene of pandemonium. Eyewitness accounts and videos circulating online show a chaotic scene of confusion. Other reports are suggesting a fire outbreak in the market, leading to the chaotic scene. 

In one video on X, a witness describes the scene,  “There is pandemonium in Wuse market right now, everybody running helter-skelter, running for their dear life. This is a clash between a police officer and a marketer who was doing his business but was gunned down by a police officer. The police post and so many cars were burnt down; everybody is going.”

Authorities are yet to make a statement regarding the incident as tensions remain high and the violence continues.

‼️ The Wuse market in Abuja ( seat of power ) is currently in chaos. pic.twitter.com/Tzj22r6bDK

— SirOdue (@Sirodue1) March 12, 2024

Abuja has become very unsafe. Shooting and kill;ng at WUSE. pic.twitter.com/y687XsUeAP

— That Naija Guy™ (@IamThatNaijaGuy) March 12, 2024

more details shortly… 

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