The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has denied that any of its officers shot Mr. Omoyele Sowore this morning.
This is contained in a statement by spokesperson for the command, Mariam Yusuf.
The statement debunks the viral message in some sections of the social media purporting that Sowore was shot by a female Assistant Commissioner of Police at the Unity Fountain.
It notes that contrary to the report, police operatives deployed to the scene professionally restored calm at the protest venue.
The statement explains that the protesters, who went on the rampage, were resisted by police operatives in order to prevent them from causing a breakdown of the law and order.
It enjoins residents to remain calm and be law-abiding while reaffirming its commitment towards the protection of lives and property within the FCT.
Ridwan Fasasi
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