July 12, 2025

Police arrest six over killing at Abuja’s Gosa Market

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Ajao-Adewale

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the killing that sparked unrest at Gosa Market along Airport Road, Abuja.

The violence broke out after a man accused of stealing tubers of yam was lynched by an individual who took the law into his own hands. The incident caused panic among traders and shoppers, forcing many to flee from the market — one of Abuja’s most affordable spots for food items.

During a press briefing on Friday, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Adewale Ajao, described the killing as a “clear case of murder.” He noted that officers responded quickly to the scene to calm tensions and restore order.

> “A young man was accused of stealing some tubers of yam at the market. And lo and behold, an individual decided to take the law into his hands… This is what led to the crisis,” Ajao explained.
“Six suspects are currently in custody over the matter, which the police are treating as a clear case of murder.”

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