The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has denied
reports that social activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters,
Omoyele Sowore was shot by a female Assistant Commissioner of
Police’ at the Unity Fountain.
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It dismissed the reports as false and fake news.
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TheNigerialawyer had reported Sowore was tear gassed and not
shot as widely reported in many media outfits.
Spokesperson of the Command ASP Mariam Yusuf, in a statement,
clarified: “Contrary to the speculation, Police operatives
professionally restored calm at the Unity Fountain following
attempts by a group of protesters to incite public disturbance.
“The protesters who went on the rampage were resisted by Police
Operatives in order to prevent them from causing a breakdown of law
and order. There is no record of such incident as at the time of
this release.”
The Command enjoined residents to remain calm and law-abiding
while reaffirming its commitment towards the protection of lives
and property within the Federal Capital Territory.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has denied
reports that social activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters,
Omoyele Sowore was shot by a female Assistant Commissioner of
Police’ at the Unity Fountain.
It dismissed the reports as false and fake news.
TheNigerialawyer had reported Sowore was tear gassed and not
shot as widely reported in many media outfits.
Spokesperson of the Command ASP Mariam Yusuf, in a statement,
clarified: “Contrary to the speculation, Police operatives
professionally restored calm at the Unity Fountain following
attempts by a group of protesters to incite public disturbance.
“The protesters who went on the rampage were resisted by Police
Operatives in order to prevent them from causing a breakdown of law
and order. There is no record of such incident as at the time of
this release.”
The Command enjoined residents to remain calm and law-abiding
while reaffirming its commitment towards the protection of lives
and property within the Federal Capital Territory.