According to reports an accident involving a commercial motorcyclist led to the clash.
“Ongoing clash between traders and Okada riders in a very big market located in the Federal Capital city of Nigeria, Abuja. As of now, I’m not sure how many people have been killed,” he said.
A truck reportedly crushed a woman to death following the alleged reckless riding of the commercial motorcycle she had taken.
The deceased Igbo woman was said to be on a bike when the accident occurred. “She died while being rushed to the hospital,” according to an eyewitness.
The tragedy prompted some local traders to chase down the motorcycle and set it on fire. Commercial motorcyclists in the area responded with retaliation.
The out-of-control commercial motorcycles allegedly blocked the expressway and assaulted motorists.
Many vehicles and shops were said to have been burned and destroyed, particularly those selling building materials.
According to a source, several churches were also attacked, with many people injured.
To avoid being caught up in the chaos, motorists were forced to take alternate routes.
Security operatives had been deployed to the area to restore law and order as of the time of filing this story.
The motorcycle was burned by enraged youths at a building materials market in Dei-Dei, Abuja.
