BEVERLY HILLS, May 31, (THEWILL) – The police on Monday denied reports of the shooting of the Convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore.
THEWILL reports that Sowore was on Monday hit by a canister, allegedly fired by police during protest in Abuja on Monday.
Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, Mariam Yusuf, in a statement, said contrary to the report, police operatives deployed in the scene professionally restored calm at the protest venue.
The statement reads: “The FCT Command wishes to debunk the viral message in some sections of the social media purporting that ‘Omoyele Sowore was shot by a female Assistant Commissioner of Police’ at the Unity Fountain.
“Contrary to the speculation, police operatives professionally restored calm at the Unity Fountain following attempts by a group of protesters to incite a public disturbance.
“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. There is no record of such an incident as of the time of this release.
“The command enjoins residents to remain calm and law-abiding while reaffirming its commitment towards the protection of lives and property within the FCT.”
