The Command has commenced an extensive investigation into the alleged political violence meeting hosted by former governor Nasir El Rufai and shooting incidents by political thugs and other sundry.
The incident occurred after a political gathering purportedly organized by a political party ADC Coalition without prior notification to the Police and other relevant security agencies, despite repeated warnings and advices. The situation was further complicated by the presence of high-profile dignitaries, in the State at the time.
Preliminary findings indicate that the gathering led to a clash, during which thugs and political gangsters attached to the former Governor allegedly fired gunshots, causing chaos and disruption of public order, peace in the state. The police command further launched an inquiry from the ADC party secretariat to keep the records straight, according to the party officials denied having knowledge of any meetings and reputed the claim of the organizers, the ADC leadership reaffirmed their commitment to the rule of law and they distant themselves from the claims of the Former governor.
The Command wishes to state categorically that the investigation is ongoing, and anyone found culpable in respective of his personality and no matter how highly placed an individual is if he acted contrary to the law he —will face the full weight of the law.
Furthermore, the Command strongly warns that any hotel, event centre, or similar facility that permits political meetings or gatherings without prior notification to the Police or other relevant security agencies will equally be held liable. This measure is to ensure due process is followed and to prevent thugs or miscreants from hijacking such gatherings to cause mayhem or breakdown of law and order.
In the interest of peace and public safety, the Command further announces that all such unauthorized gatherings are to be suspended until due process and proper security arrangements are ensured.
