Banex Plaza has been reopened to the public after it's closure on Sunday 19 May 2024 following the unfortunate event involving unprovoked attack by unidentified hoodlums on Nigerian Army personnel on Saturday 18 May 2024.
The Nigerian Army had in response to the incident, convened a high-level meeting in the Office of the National Security Adviser that included the Principal General Staff Officer to the NSA, Commissioner of Police FCT, the FCT Director of the Department of State Services, the Leadership and Management of Banex Plaza, a Representative from the Directorate of Abuja Environmental Protection Board, and the National Chairman of the Mobile Phone Traders Association.
According to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the primary objective of the meeting was to identify and apprehend the perpetrators and ensure the continued security of the Federal Capital Territory.
The two individuals identified in the incident have already been arrested and handed over to the headquarters of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police for further action.
The meeting therefore arrived at resolutions that included:
a. the immediate reopening of Banex Plaza 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.
The Nigerian Army reiterates that it will also thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the presence of its personnel at the plaza and the subsequent attack.
It stated that acts of violence against military personnel are not only condemnable but also pose a significant threat to national security and public order. It therefore urge members of the public to exercise caution and restraint when interacting with military personnel and other security operatives, especially when they are in uniform.
The established channels for reporting grievances or misconduct by personnel to the appropriate authorities are open it says while encouraging any aggrieved persons to utilise the channels so as to maintain order and respect for those who serve and protect the nation.
The Nigerian Army says it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and will continue to work diligently to prevent such incidents in the future.
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