FCT Police quell disruption involving DSS, tailor in Abuja market

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command of Nigeria Police has come out to disclose that it quelled a public disruption on Thursday in Abuja, in the Garki market, involving a DSS personnel and a tailor.

In a statement issued to Nigerian Tribune by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh quoted FCT Police Commissioner, Haruna Garba as saying:

“In an incident at Garki International Market today, 7th September 2023, an altercation arose between market occupants and certain individuals, including a DSS personnel and a tailor named Muhammad Habibu.

“The Garki Divisional Police station mobilized officers in response to a  received distress call reporting the invasion of the market by these individuals, who fired shots at a tailor known as Mubarak Mubarak.

“This incident led to some of the local youths reacting angrily and attempting to confront the DSS personnel involved.

In response, the police intervened to rescue the individuals and protect public safety.

“During the incident, there was damage to a section of the Police outpost as some of the irate youths acted in a disorderly manner. It is important to note that some weapons used in the commotion have been recovered, and normalcy has now been restored.

“The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Haruna G. Garba, emphasizes the commitment to maintaining peace and respecting the rights of all citizens within the FCT. He encourages market occupants to also refrain from engaging in mischief involving public property, especially that which belongs to the security agencies in place to safeguard their well-being.” 

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