The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT ) Police Command said that its officers have succeded in foiling an attempt by the Shiites members to invade National Assembly adding that nine of its officers sustained injuries while forty members of the Islamic Movement Of Nigeria (IMN) were arrested.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Anjuguri Manzah disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja in a press statement issued following a violent clash between the shiites members and the police at the National Assembly .
He said that the group started its activity, camouflaged in a peaceful procession became violent and were trying to force their way into the National Assembly.
He noted that Police operatives on the ground, however, acted proactively, professionally and used minimum force to disperse the unruly protesters.
According to the statement “Members of the sect during the violent protest shot two (2) police personnel on the leg, while clubs and stones were used to inflict injuries on six other policemen. The injured policemen have been taken to the hospital for prompt medical attention.
“Meanwhile, forty (40) members of the sect have been arrested in connection with the violent protest. Investigation is in progress.
“In view of the foregoing, the Command wishes to state unequivocally that while it recognizes and respects the right of citizens to peaceful procession, an attempt by any individual or group of persons to cause the breakdown of law and order will not be tolerated. Those arrested in the process will be dealt with in accordance with the appropriate law of the land “The statement read.
He enjoined members of the public to go on with their lawful activities adding that normalcy has been restored, and adequate security measures have been put in place by the Command to forestall any security breach.
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