Based on the provided report, here’s a structured summary:
Incident:
- A civil unrest occurred at Wuse Market on Tuesday, reportedly starting at about 3:30 pm.
Police Response:
- The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, personally led a team of police operatives to the scene.
- Normalcy was restored after the police assessed the situation.
Statement by Police Command Public Relations Officer:
- SP Josephine Adeh confirmed the restoration of normalcy in a statement on Tuesday night.
Incident Details:
- Preliminary investigation revealed that Ibrahim Yahaya, 27 years old, was apprehended by operatives of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) Task Force.
- Ibrahim Yahaya was taken before a mobile court in Wuse Market and convicted.
- While being conveyed to prison, Ibrahim Yahaya reportedly attempted to escape and was shot by two armed correction personnel.
- He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was confirmed dead.
Consequences:
- Irate mobs witnessing the situation set ablaze eight vehicles and ten shops in the area.
- The fire situation caused uproar from residents but was brought under control by the Federal Fire Service and other security agencies.
Police Message:
- The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, urged residents to peacefully go about their lawful businesses without fear.
- Residents were encouraged to report suspicious activities through designated emergency lines.
Emergency Contact Information:
- 08032003913
- 08061581938
- 07057337653
- 08028940883
- PCB: 09022222352
This structured summary provides a clear overview of the incident, police response, details of the incident, consequences, and the message from the Commissioner of Police, along with emergency contact information for residents.
