El-Zakzakky Protest Turns Violent As DCP Umar Got Killed, Three Others Injured
Following the protest by members of the Shiite Movement in Nigeria seeking the release of their leaders, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzakky which turned violent in Abuja on Monday, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has warned that “Enough is Enough.”
The Monday protest by members of the El-Zazakky group which the police said involved over three thousand of its followers took place within the Central Business District of Abuja.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba said the heavily armed protesters defied all sense of decency and violently attacked innocent citizens and Police personnel on duty.
Mba said; “In the process the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, FCT Command, DCP Usman A.K Umar, was shot and fatally injured by the protesters. “The officer who was immediately rushed to the hospital died moments later while receiving treatment. Also, two (2) Assistant Superintendents of Police and a Staff of Channels Television sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment.
“The violent protesters also razed down a National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Response Post close to the Federal Secretariat, Abuja and two vehicles.”
The Police spokesman said that 54 suspects were arrested in connection with the incidents, adding that the suspects are undergoing interrogation and will be arraigned in court as soon as possible.
The IGP, while commiserating with the family of the late DCP Umar, condemned the incident and warned that Enough-is-Enough, stressing that the Force and the nation at large will not continue to suffer losses on account of reckless and lawless persons and groups in the society.
