We Never Shot Sowore – Police Spokesperson

The FCT Police Command has fiercely denied shooting Omoyele Sowore as widely reported on Social Media handles.

Sowore was allegedly shot by a female Police Officer simply identified as ACP.

However the Police has debunked the viral report, saying they only professionally restored calm against the protesters who were trying to incite the public disturbance.

However the statement issued by ASP Yusuf Mariam, Police Public Relations Officer never gave any clue as to what hit Sowore before he guarded out of the scene of protest while limping.

The statement reads:

The FCT Police Command wishes to debunk the viral message in some sections of the social media purporting that ‘Omoyele Sowere was shot by a female Assistant Commissioner of Police’ at the Unity Fountain.

2. Contrary to the speculation, Police Operatives professionally restored calm at the Unity Fountain following attempts by a group of protesters to incite public disturbance. The protesters who went on the ramapage were resisted by Police Operatives in order to prevent them from causing a breakdown of law and order. There is no record of such incident as at the time of this release.

3. The Command enjoins residents to remain calm and law-abiding while reaffirming its commitment towards the protection of lives and property within the FCT.

ASP Yusuf Mariam,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: The Commissioner of Police
FCT Police Command,
Abuja