Building Materials Plaza, Jabi, Abuja Shut After Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters!
Building Materials Plaza, Jabi, Abuja Shut After Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
The Eda Building Materials Plaza in Jabi, Abuja, was abruptly closed on Monday following chaos sparked by police tear-gassing #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow protesters in the vicinity.
What We Know:
- The protest, which began near the Unity Fountain, spilled toward the commercial area, triggering security intervention.
- Tear gas fired by police affected not only demonstrators but also unsuspecting traders and customers within the busy plaza.
- Several shop owners shut their businesses amid fears of escalation, and the complex was evacuated by security officers.
- Eyewitnesses reported cases of mild injuries and panic attacks due to exposure to the tear gas.
Quote:
“We were attending to customers when the air became thick with gas. Everyone ran in confusion,” — Trader at Eda Plaza
Why It Matters:
- The incident underscores the wider ripple effects of forceful protest dispersals on economic activities and civilians.
- Jabi is a major commercial hub in Abuja; its temporary shutdown affects dozens of small businesses and daily revenue.
- It also raises questions about operational boundaries during civil unrest response.
What to Watch:
- Whether affected traders will seek compensation or make formal complaints.
- Police justification for expanding their operation into a commercial area.
- If plaza management takes legal or administrative action to prevent future disruptions.
Sources:
1.Eyewitness accounts – Jabi Plaza Traders
- FCT Police Command Brief – Oct. 20, 2025
