DCP Usman Umar FCT Police
DCP Usman Umar FCT Police
Police Mourn DCP Umar, Arrest 12 Violent Protesters at
Banex Abuja
While the police were mourning the death of patriotic and
resourceful DCP Usman Umar who was killed yesterday during a
violent protest by members of the El-Zakzakky Islamic Movement of
Nigeria (IMN), the attention of FCT Police Command was again drawn
to a similar protest by the group today at Banex area, Abuja.
The Police operatives moved swiftly to the scene and arrested
twelve members of the sect.
The suspects were arrested while on the rampage attacking
innocent members of the public, blocking roads and disrupting
activities around the Banex area.
The Police personnel drafted to the scene acted professionally
by using minimum force to bring the situation under control and
restore normalcy in the area.
The twelves suspects arrested are currently being interrogated
by the team of police detectives.
The Command wishes to reassure members of the public that
adequate measures have been put in place to beef up security in the
Federal Capital Territory and to protect lives and property.
DSP Anjuguri Manzah
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police,
FCT Police Command,
Abuja.