Hyacinth CHINWEUBA
The FCT Police Command jas refuted the malicious and mischievous story trending in some sections of social media that the FCT Police shot at five protesters at Dutse-Alhaji.
According to a press release by ASP Yusuf Mariam, Police Public Relations Officer, the Command, “Contrary to the misleading information in circulation, the FCT Police Command professionally succeeded in restoring calm at Dutse-Alhaji, following a violent clash between the ENDSARS and PROSARS protesters on Tuesday 20th October, 2020.
During the unfortunate incident, the protesters suddenly went berserk, leaving two persons dead and one injured.
While commiserating with the family members of the deceased persons, the Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma has ordered a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident.
However, the Command condemned in totality the destruction of public and individual property by hoodlums especially the burning of a Police outpost at Dutse-Makaranta.
The Commissioner of Police alsi enjoined Officers and Men of the Command to remain professional in the discharge of their duties, while reiterating his unflinching resolve to the protection of lives and property within FCT.
In addition, the Commissioner of Police CP Bala Ciroma urged residents of the FCT to eschew violence of all forms and embrace peace, and in case of any emergency or distress call these number: 08032003913, 080615819