One confirmed dead as traders fight in Abuja market

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One confirmed dead as traders fight in Abuja market

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested one Onu Simeon following a fatal altercation that led to the death of Ifeanyi Chukwu at Utako Market, Abuja.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday.

She explained that the command had earlier received a distress call regarding a fight at Utako Market.

According to her, police operatives swiftly responded to the scene, where Ifeanyi Chukwu was found lying unconscious on the ground.

She said the victim was immediately rushed to NNPC Hospital, Utako, by police operatives, but a medical doctor on duty confirmed him dead.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that Onu Simeon of Anguwan Biggy, Jabi Daki Biyu, and Ifeanyi Chukwu of Kuchigoro, Lugbe, had earlier engaged in a dispute over a space to display their goods for sale.

“The disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Ifeanyi Chukwu suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness.

“His remains have been deposited at a general hospital for further investigation, while the suspect, Onu Simeon, is currently in police custody as investigations continue.

“Further updates will be communicated in due course,” the statement added.