Policeman Killed Amid #EndBadGovernance Protests
It was gathered that a policeman was killed by some hoodlums in the midst of the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests, as it was announced.
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, claimed that a policeman was killed. This was said during a press conference in Abuja. He added that some police officers received several injuries from the actions of some hoodlums who pretended to be part of the protesters. He included that some police stations were damaged by the hoodlums.
He further said that the appearance of the people today was in larger numbers, but they were not protesters but looters. Moreover, the leaders meant to lead the protest were not present. He said the protest was then led by some nonchalant people (hoodlums).
Below is what he stated during the press conference:
“Police stations have been destroyed. There have been attempts to take over government houses.
In places like FCT, Kaduna, Kano, and Gombe, among others, we recorded incidents of unprovoked attacks on our security personnel where one policeman has been reported murdered and others seriously injured.
In light of the current situation, the Nigeria Police Force has placed all units on red alert. Our officers are fully mobilized and prepared to respond swiftly and decisively to public safety and order,” the IGP said.
