Linus Aleke, Abuja
The FCT Police Command has assured residents of the territory of adequate security, as groups protest to ventilate their misgivings over certain issues.
Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement said, following the Federal High Court ruling over the release of the International Passport of Sheikh Ibraheem El-zakzaky, members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) numbering over Four Hundred (400) staged a protest from Federal High Court to Eagle Square blocking roads, deliberately inconveniencing members of the public, especially commuters, and demanding the immediate release of their leader’s International Passport.
“Upon receiving distress calls from residents apprehensive of their safety, Police operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene to support officers already on the ground monitoring the procession. On sighting the reinforcement team, members of the IMN started throwing stones, Molotov cocktails, and other dangerous objects at the officers. The unlawful procession was dispersed using minimal force while nineteen (19) suspects were arrested and will be charged in court following due process of the law,” the statement said.
The Spokesperson said the FCT Command assures residents of its commitment to security, safety, and peace within the capital territory.
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No untoward incident, she said, was recorded as observation and monitoring continued.
The Commissioner of Police equally enjoined members of the public to be vigilant and report and suspicious movement to the nearest police donation in their domain.
