FCT Police confirm riot by Okada rider in Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed an unrest by motorcyclists in Same Global Estate, Dakwo, Galadimawa area of the territory.

MAIDAWAAREWA earlier reported that over 100 motorcyclists attacked the area on Sunday and set some houses on fire over the death of their two colleagues.

A statement issued and made available to press by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said normalcy has been restored to the affected area.

According to the statement the FCT Commissioner of Police, Babaji Sunday, was on the ground at the scene with a heavy deployment of operatives for an on-the-spot assessment.

“The CP assures residents of the Command’s dedication to the safety of lives and property within the FCT under his watch while urging well-meaning members of the public to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses without the fear of harassment and molestation of any kind from any quarters.”

The PPRO urged residents to “remain vigilant and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence to the Police through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883, While the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) desk, could be reached on: 0902 222 2352.”

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