No fewer than six suspects linked to the killing that triggered unrest at Gosa Market along Airport Road in Abuja have been arrested by the operatives of the Federal Capital Police Command.
The incident, which caused fear among traders and residents, followed the death of a man accused of stealing tubers of yam.
As a result of the incident, many have abandoned the market, which is often regarded as one of the most affordable places to buy food items in Abuja.
Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, the Commissioner of Police, Adewale Ajao, said following the incident, the police swiftly moved into the area to douse tensions and restore normalcy.