The FCT Police Command has called for calm after a violent protest by some residents of Kabusa in Abuja.
The protesting residents were agitated over a suspect who was rescued from an angry mob for knocking down two passengers on Monday, leaving them injured.
In a statement by the spokesman of the command, ASP Yusuf Mariam, the suspect who had been beaten to a pulp by the angry mob as result fell ill and was rushed to the hospital for treatment where the doctor certified him dead.
“Some residents of Kabusa during the violent protest attempted to overrun the Divisional Headquarters but were resisted by a Joint Team of Police Operatives.
“Regrettably, in the bid to restore calm one young resident sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving medical attention.
” In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma sympathizes with the families of the victims and has ordered a discrete investigation into the incident”, the spokesman added.
Read Full Statement Below:
PRESS RELEASE
FCT POLICE RESTORES CALM AT KABUSA
………..Commissioner of Police launch an investigation into the incident
The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, 18th May 2021 restored calm at Kabusa axis following a violent protest by some residents of the area who were agitating over a suspect who was earlier rescued from an angry mob for knocking down two (2) passengers on Monday 17th May 2021 leaving them with fatal injuries.2. Unfortunately, the suspect who had been beaten to a pulp by the angry mob as result fell ill and was rushed to the hospital for treatment where the doctor certified him dead.
3. In view of the above, some residents of Kabusa during the violent protest attempted to overrun the Divisional Headquarters but were resisted by a Joint Team of Police Operatives.
Regrettably, in the bid to restore calm one young resident sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving medical attention.
4. In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma sympathizes with the families of the victims and has ordered a discrete investigation into the incident.
5. The Command implores residents to remain calm, law-abiding while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property within the FCT.
6. The Command further implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653,08028940883 and to report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) number: 09022222352
ASP Yusuf Mariam
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: The Commissioner of Police
FCT Police Command,
Abuja
