The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has issued a response following a clash between a group of Fulani boys and a vigilante group in Yaba, Abaji Area Council of the territory.
According to reports, the incident took place on Saturday and resulted in the death of one vigilante member, while approximately six others sustained various degrees of injuries.
In a statement on Sunday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, provided an update on the situation.
Contrary to initial reports, Adeh stated, “On receipt of the report of a clash involving a vigilante group and the Fulanis, DPO Yaba mobilized to the scene where three vigilante members with various degrees of machete cut injuries were rescued and rushed to Abaji General Hospital.”
Adeh explained that a preliminary investigation into the incident revealed that the clash erupted due to the unlawful impoundment of motorcycles belonging to the Fulanis.
She reassured the public that the situation was under control, and normalcy had been restored.
The PPRO also stated that the incident is still under investigation by the Yaba Division.
