The Federal Capital Territory command of the Nigerian Police Force has announced the arrest of certain individuals in the Bwari Area Council. This move was sequel to an unrest that occurred in Kuchibyi community, under the Byazin Division, over a land dispute.
SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer in a statement released on Saturday explained that the command received a distress call about the scenario and dispatched a team of police operatives from Byazin and Kubwa to the area.
Adeh said, “The FCT Police Command received a distress call regarding a civil unrest incident stemming from a land dispute at Kuchibyi community under Byazin Division.”
The Divisional Police Officers of Byazin and Kubwa swiftly mobilised to the scene and brought the situation under control. Arrests have been made, and an investigation is currently ongoing.
“As mentioned in the video above, it is important to clarify that the issue is a communal dispute and not in any way related to the police.”
Ajao Adewale, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command condemned the brazen attack on police officers who were carrying out their lawful duty. He warned that such action will not be tolerated.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, strongly condemns the actions of youths attacking police officers when responding to distress calls.
“He warns that such behavior will not be condoned and that firm action will be taken against anyone who attacks police officers while they are responding to distress calls.”
“The Command urges the youth to be law-abiding and desist from acts capable of breaching the peace or inciting violence. The Police remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of the FCT,” the statement stated.
