The protesters have been clamouring for an end to police brutality.
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory Administration (
FCT ), Muhammad Bello, said security operatives had arrested some hoodlums who
infiltrated the #ENDSARS protesters camp.
The protesters have been clamouring for an end to police brutality.
The minister disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment
of Apo and Dutse Alhaji areas where some residents were killed and properties
vandalised.
The Minister said the FCT Police Command had already
arrested arrowheads of the violent protests, adding that security agents were
still making efforts to arrest more culprits.
He called on community leaders and heads of market
associations to fish out those who participated in the violent protests,
He 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.
On plans to compensate those whose cars, houses and
businesses were destroyed, the Minister said a committee had been set up to
entertain complaints.
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.
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