A tense situation unfolded at the Adum Blue Light enclave on Thursday, April 24, 2025, as hundreds of aggrieved traders breached security protocols and forced their way into a restricted zone.
The confrontation prompted authorities to deploy military personnel to support law enforcement officers and restore order.
The traders, who had been defying existing restrictions, overwhelmed a police cordon before military operatives moved in to quell the unrest. Some traders attempted to confront the soldiers, further escalating tensions in the area.
As of now, a joint police and military presence remains at the scene to prevent further disturbances.
The traders continue to mass at the enclave, demanding access to trading spaces they claim are essential to their livelihoods. The situation remains under close monitoring.