Police Arrest Thugs Who Set Cars Ablaze In Abuja

Police Arrest Thugs Who Set Cars Ablaze In Abuja

Ekohotblog, October 23, 2020..

Security operatives have arrested some hoodlums who infiltrated the #ENDSARS protesters camp in Abuja.

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCT ), Muhammad Bello, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of Apo and Dutse Alhaji areas.

Apo and Dutse Alhaji areas are spots some residents were killed and properties vandalised.

The Minister said, “As I speak, arrests have been made. The FCT Police Commissioner has informed me. Those who participated and carried out the attacks will face the wrath of the law. We will ensure that it is done.

He called on community leaders and heads of market associations to fish out those who participated in the violent protests.

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He also noted that a committee has been organised to look into the complaint and compensation of those whose cars, houses and businesses were destroyed.

He added that compensations would be paid to those who have genuine cases.

It will be recalled that cars were burnt, houses razed and about six persons were confirmed dead in the mayhem in Apo and Dutse area of the territory.