Police Control Minna Central Motor Park Amid Union Clash

The police have assumed control of the Minna Central Motor Park in Niger State following a violent confrontation between two transport unions: the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). The conflict arose over the management of the Mobil Motor Park, with one union claiming ownership and demanding that its members load ten vehicles before the other union's members.

This led to a rejection from the opposing union, prompting them to seek legal intervention. The situation escalated last Friday into a physical altercation involving dangerous weapons, resulting in injuries to two union members who were subsequently taken to Minna General Hospital.

The police intervened to restore peace, deploying tear gas to disperse the crowd. As of the latest reports, the motor park remains deserted, with armed police officers stationed to maintain order.

Superintendent of Police Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the police's preventive measures due to the ongoing internal issues between the two unions.