The FCT Security Committee has just announced a ban on all #EndSARS street demonstrations, protests, and processions anywhere in Abuja.
The Committee accused protesters of violating COVID-19 guidelines regulating public gatherings, as well as endangering their own lives.
The statement reads below;
The FCT Security Committee met for its routine meeting on Tuesday October 13, 2020, to review the security situation in the Federal Capital Territory with a view to addressing identified challenges.
The meeting which was chaired by the FCT Minister, Malarn Muhammad Mu. Bello had in attendance, the Permanent Secretary, FCTA, Mr Olusade Adesola, heads of the various security agencies and military formations in the FCT, senior members of staff of the FCTA, representatives of religious and traditional Institutions as well as Area Council Chairmen.
After extensive deliberations. the Committee carne up with the following resolutions:
However, the Committee noted with concern that despite the pronouncement by the Inspector General of Police scrapping the FSARS, the ENDSARS protests continued in parts of the Territory. The protesters caused inconveniences to law abiding citizens.
vii. Clearly all these guidelines were flouted by the protesters.
viii. Consequently, the Committee directs that due to the dangers posed by COVID-19, all street demonstrations, protests and processions will not be allowed anywhere within the FCT.
xii. It however seeks the cooperation of residents to obey all extant traffic rules and regulations while travelling during this period.
xiii. The Committee also noted with satisfaction the successful re-opening of schools after the forced closure due to COVID-19. It however calls on parents, students and school authorities to continue to comply with the extant COVID-19 safety protocols.
xiv. The Security Committee reiterated the commitment of the FCT Administration to ensure that all residents are safe, secure and able to go about their lawful businesses without fear of intimidation or harassment.
ANTHONY OGUNLEYE CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY FCTA/OCPS/PR1174 15/10/2020
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