The FCT Police Command has denied allegations of shooting members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at the union's headquarters in Abuja. Videos circulating on social media claiming police involvement in the incident are described as false and misleading by the command.
According to the command, police officers only intervened to restore order after receiving a distress call. The intervention was necessary due to a clash between rival factions of the union.
The police have arraigned Baruwa and others in connection with the incident. The arraignment is seen as a step towards resolving the matter.
The arraignment of Baruwa and others by the FCT Police Command raises questions about the role of the police in maintaining law and order in Abuja. The police must be transparent about their actions and provide evidence to support their claims. The innocent victims of the clash deserve justice, and the police must ensure that those responsible are held accountable. The incident highlights the need for the government to address the underlying issues that led to the clash between rival factions of the NURTW. The police must also be equipped to handle such situations effectively, without resorting to violence.
