Sowore was not shot __ Police
The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) on Monday has debunked the viral info on social media that Omoyele Sowore was shot by a female Assistant Commissioner of Police’ at the Unity Fountain, describing it as false and fake news.
The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) on Monday has debunked the viral info on social media that Omoyele Sowore was shot by a female Assistant Commissioner of Police’ at the Unity Fountain, describing it as false and fake news.
You will recall that we earlier reported that that the activist claimed that he was shot when they were protesting against the insecurity that has bedeviled the nation in Abuja.
The information was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Spokesperson of the Command ASP Mariam Yusuf.
According to her, “contrary to the speculation, Police Operatives professionally restored calm at the Unity Fountain following attempts by a group of protesters to incite a public disturbance.
“The protesters who went on the rampage were resisted by Police Operatives in order to prevent them from causing a breakdown of law and order. There is no record of such incident as at the time of this release.”
The Command enjoined residents to remain calm and law-abiding while reaffirming its commitment towards the protection of lives and property within the Federal Capital Territory.
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In another news, the governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade has sacked four of his commissioners in the state with a directive to return all government’s vehicles and properties
Moreso, the announcement was made in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity, Christian Ita also relieved five persons of their various appointments in the state.
The Governor, however, failed to state why they were relieved of their appointments but wished them well in all their future endeavors.
