The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, on Tuesday, said it had restored calm at Kabusa axis, following a violent protest by some residents of the area.
It said the protest was as a result of a driver, who knocked down two passengers, on Monday, leaving them with fatal injuries.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Yusuf Mariam, and made available to newsmen in Abuja, the suspect, was earlier rescued from an angry mob for knocking down the passengers.
“Unfortunately, the suspect who had been beaten to a pulp by the angry mob as a result of the incident fell ill and was rushed to the hospital for treatment where the doctor certified him dead.
“In view of the above, some residents of Kabusa during the violent protest attempted to overrun the Divisional Headquarters but were resisted by a Joint Team of Police Operatives. Regrettably, in the bid to restore calm one young resident sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving medical attention.
“In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police (CP), Bala Ciroma, sympathises with the families of the victims and has ordered a discrete investigation into the incident,” the statement said.
It, therefore, implored residents to remain calm and law-abiding while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property within the FCT.
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