Police accuse IMN, groups of attempt to incite public disturbance, confirm clash with protesters in Abuja

The FCT Police Command on Saturday accused members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN)-Shiites and other pro democracy groups of attempting to incite the public against the federal government.

This is as the command confirmed that it clashed with demonstrators who were protesting at Apo-Gudu axis on Democracy Day.

The Command Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mariam Yusuf in a statement said the Shiites members and other protesters were professionally dispersed.

She accused the Movement and others protesters of attempting to incite public disturbance and breaching public peace.

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Yusuf said the action of the Command was necessitated by the concerns of some agitated residents, adding that no arrest was made.

She said the command is committed to ensuring that FCT residents enjoy a hitch-free Democracy Day Celebration and will not hesitate to bring to book any person or entity that attempts to breach the peace or cause a breakdown of law and order in the Federal Capital Territory.

The PRO implored residents to remain calm and law-abiding while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property within the FCT.