The Nigerian Police have explained its role in the
commotion which was generated after the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu
Waziri Tambuwal, was refused entry into the
Assembly chambers.
In a statement released by the Force spokesman,
Emmanuel Ojukwu, policemen were deployed at
the Assembly ground after they received
intelligence reports of a likely invasion of the
House of Representatives by hoodlums and
thugs.
According to the Police, Hon. Aminu
Tambuwal evaded due process and officers had
the duty to restore order and normalcy using
lawful means.
Read the statement below:
Following an intelligence report of a likely
invasion of the House of Representatives
by hoodlums and thugs, the Nigeria
Police Force promptly deployed its
personnel to the premises to prevent a
breakdown of law and order.
Consequently, the Police condoned the
area and began screening of all members
and visitors alike.
In the course of this lawful exercise, Alh.
Aminu Tambuwal CFR, arrived the venue
with a motley crowd, who broke the
cordon, assaulted the Police and evaded
due process and the Police had the duty
to restore order and normalcy, using
lawful means.
The IGP seizes this medium to warn all
political actors and their followers to
respect constituted authority and due
process and to desist from the use of
thugs to pursue their agenda.
The Nigeria Police shall continually apply
all lawful means to prevent a breakdown
of law and order in all segments of the
society and shall apply the full weight of
the law on any political actor who
violates the peace and security of the
nation.
Ynaija.
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