Breaking: Abuja Hospitals Alerted As Police Exchange Fire With Protesters

Breaking: Abuja Hospitals Alerted As Police Exchange Fire With Protesters

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has issued a high alert to medical personnel and hospitals in Abuja, preparing them for potential victims of gunshot wounds following recent unrest. This precaution follows a shootout between police and hoodlums during protests against bad governance……… CONTINUE READING

According to a statement from the Command, the shootout began on Thursday, August 1, 2024, after hoodlums, who had exploited the protests, blocked the Lugbe end of the Shehu Musa Yaradua Expressway around 10 p.m. The hoodlums, involved in robbery and assault, engaged in gunfire with police operatives in the Lugbe area.

The Command emphasized the importance of the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017, which mandates immediate medical attention for gunshot wounds. Hospitals are instructed to provide urgent care and report such cases to local police divisions to investigate the circumstances.

Commissioner of Police Benneth Igweh cautioned against using the protests as a cover for criminal activities, including armed robbery, shoplifting, assault, and vandalism.

“The Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017 requires that gunshot wound patients receive immediate medical care. Hospitals must also notify local police to investigate these cases to determine their involvement in the current security situation,” Igweh stated.

He warned individuals against committing crimes under the guise of protests and assured that security forces are on high alert to maintain order.

The Commissioner thanked residents for their cooperation and assured that measures are being implemented to protect their rights and property during the ongoing protests.

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