The two biggest markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) - the Wuse and Garki Ultra Modern Markets - were in the early hours of yesterday shut down by security agents who claimed to be operating under intelligence report that bombs were planted in them.
The closure, which was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer, Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML), Mr. Innocent Amaechina, lasted for three hours before the traders and customers were eventually allowed inside the premises.
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