The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deadly clash between personnel of the Vehicle Inspection Office, VIO, and commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, in the Life Camp area of Abuja.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday night, reportedly triggered tension in the area, with video clips circulating online alleging that a motorcyclist was fatally shot.
DAILY POST gathered that the incident began when VIO personnel attached to a task force constituted by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, were enforcing the ban on motorcycles plying major roads within the city.
The personnel were said to have engaged in a heated argument with a commercial motorcyclist before the situation escalated into a confrontation.
However, in a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Josephine Adeh, the Command said normalcy had been restored to the area following the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi.
Adeh said the CP had also ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the clash.
“The Command assures members of the public that further information will be made available as the investigation progresses.
“Normalcy has since been restored in the area, and members of the public are enjoined to remain calm and go about their lawful activities without fear or apprehension,” the statement added.
FCT Police probes bloody clash between VIO officers, Okada riders in Abuja