Police Takeover Minna Central Motor Park Over Crisis Between Two Unions
Laleye Dipo in Minna The police have taken over the Minna Central Motor Park in Niger State amid a crisis between two transport Unions, the National Association of Road Transport
On Friday, police took over the Minna Central Motor Park in Niger State following a violent dispute between two transport unions, the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). The altercation, sparked by a dispute over the management of the Mobil Motor Park, resulted in injuries to some of the union members.
According to witnesses, one union claimed ownership over the garage, stating that members from their union should load ten vehicles first. When the other union rejected the proposal, the situation escalated into a violent confrontation, with both sides resorting to dangerous weapons and charms. This disturbance caught the attention of the police, who arrived to attempt to restore order.
However, the crisis intensified, leading to two union members sustaining injuries and being taken to the Minna General Hospital. Tear gas was subsequently deployed to disperse the unruly crowd. By the following afternoon, the motor park was left abandoned, with armed police officers strategically positioned to maintain security.
Superintendent of Police Wasiu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident to THISDAY. He stated that the police took preventive measures to avoid a potential breakdown of law and order, pending the resolution of the internal dispute between the two unions.
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