There was crisis in Karu, one of the satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Sunday when some commercial motorcyclists, known as Okada riders, clashed with security operatives.
Trouble started when the protesting motorcyclists blocked the Nyanya-Karshi Road, leaving motorists stranded.
They were reported to protesting the killing of one Okada rider by an unidentified police operative.
The protesters were also said to be attacking security agents drafted to the scene with stones.
The development caused panic among residents and passersby who ran to safety.
Churches located in the area were said to have locked their members inside the premises to avoid falling victims to the crisis.
Those most affected by the crisis are people living around Karu, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Orozo and Karshi among other settlements in the Abuja Municipal Area Council.
