Police command warn violators of public peace

September 6, 2016 5:16 AM

Public peace violators have been giving a stern warning by the Police Command in Abuja to steer off causing chaos or risk being dealt with.

Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris

The Police Command in the FCT have warn the public against flagrant disregard for public peace in the territory.

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The warning is contained in a statement issued by the command's Spokesman, ASP Anjuguri Manzah, on Monday in Abuja.

He said that the command was concerned about some individuals and group of persons who lay siege to the Federal Capital City in the form of protests and demonstrations.

Manzah stated that the actions being carried out in disorderly and sometimes riotous manner was creating unwarranted tension and apprehension among law abiding citizens.

He added that the command would continue to be professional in discharging its constitutionally assigned roles in accordance with international best practices.

The spokesman warned that the command would not fold its arms and watch some individuals or group of persons tamper with the existing peaceful atmosphere in the territory.

"The Command hereby advises any person or group of persons who wish to embark on any demonstration to notify the Commissioner of Police in FCT in writing to secure approval."