BREAKING: Police Shut Down Robinson Plaza in Warri

By Osaro Michael, Benin

The police from B’division Warri Delta State have suspended operations at the popular Robinson Plaza in Warri, Delta State on Friday morning following an incident involving a confrontation between police and traders. Reports indicate that police officers from the B Division attempted to arrest a trader for alleged wrongdoing, but the trader resisted arrest. The situation escalated as fellow traders reportedly intervened, allegedly throwing stones at the police.

As a result of the altercation, law enforcement has closed the plaza indefinitely, leaving many traders stranded and unable to conduct their business. The decision to shut down the area has raised concerns among the local community, who rely on the plaza for their livelihoods.

Details about potential repercussions for those involved in the incident remain unclear, and calls for further investigation into the matter have been made by community leaders.

Our correspondent who visited the plaza during the afternoon hours confirmed the incident, stating that business operations in the popular plaza have been shut down completely.

The incident follows a series of tensions between law enforcement and local traders, highlighting issues surrounding policing and commerce in the area.