A clash between NSCDC operatives and traders at Chorbe market in Jos North left one person injured and several vehicles destroyedThe dispute began when traders along the road refused to participate in a sanitation exercise they said did not apply to their shopsPandemonium spread to nearby areas including Apata, Alikazaure and Katako as traders regrouped to confront the operativesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues A confrontation between Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operatives and traders at Chorbe market in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday left one person shot and multiple vehicles damaged.The injured trader was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after the situation deteriorated into open conflict.The trouble started when NSCDC operatives arrived at the market at the invitation of market officials to enforce a weekly sanitation exercise. A group of traders objected, arguing that their shops were located along the road outside the market boundary and that the exercise did not apply to them. TAs reported by Daily Trust, the disagreement quickly turned violent, resulting in a trader being shot.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments.
Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Panic spreads to surrounding streetsA correspondent on the scene observed that the streets around the market emptied within minutes as residents fled into their homes. The violence did not remain confined to the market itself. After the initial confrontation, traders regrouped and moved to challenge the civil defence operatives, spreading unrest to the surrounding neighbourhoods of Apata, Alikazaure and Katako.The Plateau State NSCDC command spokesperson, ASP NR Rimvyok, confirmed the incident and said it is currently under investigation.Gunmen kill 3, injure scores in popular market Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that gunmen opened fire on a vehicle leaving a busy vegetable market in Mangu, Plateau State, on Friday night, killing three people.The Mwaghavul Development Association president confirmed the attack, saying two women and a young man were killed.Several injured persons were referred to Jos University Teaching Hospital, as the association called on security agencies to act. Source: Legit.ng Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng.
He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication from Lagos State University, Ojo, and brings over eight years of professional media experience to his role. He has spent his career refining his craft at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria. In 2024, he earned a certification in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached at adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng Plateau StateNSCDC Uae Love trust messages Heart touching messages Jayden adams Stephanie soo husband
