The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) earlier today, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 restored calm at Kabusa axis following a violent protest by some residents of the area who were agitating over a suspect who was earlier rescued from an angry mob for knocking down two passengers on Monday, leaving them with fatal injuries.

The suspect, beaten to a pulp by the mob, fell ill and was rushed to hospital for treatment where the doctor certified him dead.

Angered by the development, some residents of Kabusa during the violent protest attempted to overrun the Divisional Headquarters but were resisted by Police operatives from Kabusa Division. However, one young resident sustained serious injuries in the process and is currently receiving medical attention.

“The Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma, sympathises with the families of the victims and has ordered a discrete investigation into the incident,” FCT Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Mariam, said in a statement.

“The Command implores residents to remain calm, law-abiding while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property within the FCT,” she said, adding:

“The Command further implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, 08028940883 and to report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) number: 09022222352.”