The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has denied viral reports that social activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore was shot by a female Assistant Commissioner of Policeβ at the Unity Fountain.
The force dismissed the reports as false and fake news urging members of the public to disregard them.
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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’ he added
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.
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
