We only took proactive measures to prevent looting…
By Ola Kay
The police command at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has debunked reports making the rounds in some quarters that policemen attacked protesters at Utako Market in Abuja earlier today, 1st October, 2024.
The statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh Daniel via her verified X account states: “The command wishes to categorically debunk the narrative, tagging it completely false and misleading.
“Acting on intelligence, the operatives only took measures to forestall some miscreants who were taking advantage of the protest to loot shops in the market and as a result, extended focus to them.
“As a responsible agency, we could not stand by and allow traders to be robbed of their hard-earned money and belongings without intervening
“We therefore urge the populace to disregard such misleading and mischievous information, as the command is committed to ensuring the safety of the populace in the exercise of their civil rights.”
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