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BREAKING: After Nine Days Of Siege, Military Withdraws From Banex Shopping Complex

The military has pulled out from the Banex shopping complex in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja.

NewsNGR gathered on Monday that the military, having shut down the two-building complexes, withdrew about 30 minutes ago.

A shop owner who pleaded anonymity disclosed an ongoing meeting between the management of the Banex shopping complex and shop owners.

โ€œThe military men left about 30 minutes ago, and the management is currently meeting with the shop owners inside one of the compounds,โ€ the source said.

When asked about the details of the meeting, the shop owner said, โ€œThey (management) are discussing the modality of functioning, but at the moment, we are hopeful that the place will reopen soon. I am only waiting till the end of the meeting for more details.โ€

Also, a source at the defence Headquarters told NewsNGR, โ€œWe are withdrawing. Issues are being settled.โ€

When asked if thereโ€™s hope for the complex to open for business, he said, โ€œYes, thatโ€™s why we are withdrawing. As I said, the issues are beingย ironedย out.โ€

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