The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, CP Haruna Garba, has warned against any form of disturbance of public peace, unlawful assembly, and criminal infiltration of lawful assembly within the FCT.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, SP Josephine Adeh, made this known in a press statement, Wednesday in Abuja.
She said the CP gave this warning December 6, 2023, while confirming the arrest of five suspects in connection with the attempted infiltration of the 2023 NANS convention to disrupt the process.
“The suspects were promptly intercepted by security operatives, some of whom were handed over to the Police by the Department of State Services (DSS). They are: Adeniran Femi, Ishaya Christopher, Obigi Emeka, Fatokun Ayodele, and Abdullahi Saliu.
Adeh said exhibits recovered from them include: a pump action gun, one locally made double barrell shotgun, two locally made pistols, one baretta pistol, 15 live ammunition, cartridges, an axe, 12 cutlasses, mobile phones, a bag containing uniforms of security agencies and a Mazda car with Reg No. RBC909DP, which contained some of the exhibits.
According to the PPRO, “Investigation is being intensified while efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspects still at large. Suspects would be charged to court on conclusion of investigations.”
Meanwhile, the CP has assured residents of the unflinching commitment of the command to ensuring and safeguarding public order, safety and security in the FCT.
He further urged residents to keep up with prompt rendition of distress calls or complaints to the Police through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 090222223527.
