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B00M: Why Soldiers Held Shoppers Hostage For 2 Hours In Abia Mall | SEE PHOTOS

Faith Ukanwa

Jul 14, 2021

Soldiers on Tuesday, July 13, held shoppers hostage in the popular Abia Mall in Umuahia the capital city.

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According to witnesses, the soldiers who were on mufti drove into the mall in a RAV 4 vehicle, parked at the lot and walked into the shopping hall.

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Emerging out of the hall, the soldiers reportedly raised alarm, alleging that their vehicle had been vandalized and money worth N200,00 stolen.

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They were said to have called for reinforcement and their colleagues immediately arrived at the shopping outlet in a Toyota Hilux vehicle.

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They also insisted that nobody would leave the premises or enter until the culprit was caught using the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera.

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The shoppers were reportedly held at the mall from 4:40pm to about 6:30pm.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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