“The Commissioner of Police hereby warns unscrupulous elements who may want to hide under the guise of protest to carry out heinous crimes such as armed robbery, shop breaking, rape, assault on innocent citizens and vandalization of public property to desist from such…
All medical staff and hospitals in and around the Federal Capital Territory are now on high alert due to the likelihood of receiving patients with gunshot wounds from the gunfight between police and thugs during the protest against bad governance in Abuja, as announced by the FCT Command.
The Command claimed in a statement that the action was taken “in response to distress calls regarding the actions of some hoodlums who exploited the ongoing protests, which started on Thursday, August 1, 2024, to block the Shehu Musa Yaradua Expressway at about 10 pm in the Lugbe area.”
“The hoodlums embarked on a massive robbery and assault of innocent citizens, which led to an exchange of fire with police operatives in Lugbe area of Abuja.
“In line with the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017, it is instructive to note that such patients come under medical emergencies that require urgent attention in order to save the life of the patient, and should be accorded all necessary medical assistance.
“However, the Police Division/Formation within the jurisdiction of such hospital or health care facility should be informed to interview such patient to ascertain their person/roles in the prevailing security situation in the FCT.
“The Commissioner of Police hereby warns unscrupulous elements who may want to hide under the guise of protest to carry out heinous crimes such as armed robbery, shop breaking, rape, assault on innocent citizens and vandalization of public property to desist from such.
“He said Police officers and other security agents have been put on red alert to curtail them and maintain law and order.
“The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, CP Benneth. Igweh appreciated residents of the FCT for their continuous cooperation.”