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Police Takeover Minna Motor Park Amid Union Crisis
Nigerian police seize Minna Central Motor Park after transport unions clash over ownership.
In brief
Nigerian police seize Minna Central Motor Park after transport unions clash over ownership. Nigerian police took over Minna Central Motor Park to prevent violence between NARTO and RTEAN transport unions. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Police Takeover
Nigerian police took over minna central motor park in niger state amid crisis between two transport unions.
Union Conflict
Members of national association of road transport owners and road transport employers association of nigeria drew daggers over motor park management.
Ownership Dispute
One union claimed they owned the garage as indigines and demanded ten vehicles be loaded before the other union members.
Escalation
The dispute escalated last friday with dangerous weapons and charms used during a free-for-all between union members.
Injuries and Response
Two union members were injured and rushed to minna general hospital after police tried to restore peace.
Police Action
Police deployed tear gas canisters to send motorists and union members away from the motor park.
The one thing
Nigerian police took over Minna Central Motor Park to prevent violence between NARTO and RTEAN transport unions.
