………..Commissioner of Police launch an investigation into the incident
The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, 18th May, 2021 said it restored calm at Kabusa axis following a violent protest by some residents of the area.
According to the police, the protesters 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.
FCT Police Spokesperson, ASP Yusuf Mariam, disclosed this in a statement
She said, “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.
“In view of the above, some residents of Kabusa during the violent protest attempted to overrun the Divisional Headquarters were resisted by Police Operatives from Kabusa Division. Regrettably, in the bid to restore calm one young resident sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving medical attention.
According to the police spokesperson, “the Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma sympathizes with the families of the victims and has ordered a discrete investigation into the incident.”
The Command has implored residents to remain calm, law-abiding while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property within the FCT.
Furthermore, the Command further implored 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
