FCT Police Deny Shooting Protesters At Dutse – Alhaji

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has refuted claims that it engaged in a shoot out with protesters at Dutse-Alhaji, a satellite town in the FCT.

In a statement by the FCT public Relations Officer, Yusuf Mariam, the command noted that contrary to such “malicious and mischievous” claims, peace has been restored in the vicinity.

“The FCT Police Command wishes to unequivocally refute the malicious and mischievous story trending in some sections of social media that the FCT Police shot at five protesters at Dutse-Alhaji.

“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,” Mariam said.

While commiserating with the family members of the deceased persons, the CP Bala Ciroma ordered thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident, even as he enjoined police operatives to remain professional in the discharge of their duties.

“However, the Command condemns in totality the destruction of public and individual property by hoodlums especially the burning of a Police outpost at Dutse-Makaranta,” the paper said.

Ciroma, while reiterating his unflinching resolve to protect lives and property within FCT, urged residents to eschew violence of all arms and embrace peace.

“In case of any emergency or distress call these number:08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883. To report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) Line:09022222352,” the statement noted.