The FCT Police Command has returned normalcy to Garki International market after a reported incident of breakdown of law and order in the market situated in the heart of nation’s capital,Abuja.
An altercation arose between market occupants and certain individuals, including a DSS personnel and a tailor named Muhammad Habibu. The Garki Divisional Police station mobilized officers in response to a received distress call reporting the invasion of the market by these individuals, who fired shots at a tailor known as Mubarak Mubarak.
This incident led to some of the local youths reacting angrily and attempting to confront the DSS personnel involved. In response, the police intervened to rescue the individuals and protect public safety.
During the incident, there was damage to a section of the Police outpost as some of the irate youths acted in a disorderly manner.
Police said some weapons used in the commotion have been recovered, and normalcy has now been restored.
Meanwhile,the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Haruna G. Garba,has emphasized the commitment of the command to maintaining peace and respecting the rights of all citizens within the FCT.
He urged market occupants to also refrain from engaging in mischief involving public property, especially that which belong to the security agencies in place to safeguard their well-being.
He further enjoined the public to utilize the police emergency lines
08061581938,07057337653, 08028940883,for assistance when needed.
