Police Clash With Community Over Land Dispute In Abuja

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have clashed with members of Kuchibyi Community under Byazin Division over land dispute in the community.

A viral video circulating online, showed members of the community blocking the police vehicles from entering the community.

The members of the community were heard yelling at the police team to leave their village, while wielding sticks and other violent objects.

However, the FCT Police Command explained that its operatives were in the village to restore peace and not involved in any land dispute.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, “The police received a distress call regarding a civil unrest incident stemming from a land dispute at Kuchibyi Community under Byazin Division.

“The Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) of Byazin and Kubwa swiftly mobilised to the scene and brought the situation under control. Arrests have been made, and investigation is currently ongoing.

“It is important to clarify that the issue is a communal dispute and not in any way related to the police,” SP Adeh said.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Adewale strongly condemned the actions of youths for attacking police officers who were on a mission to restore law and order in a troubled area.

He warned that that such behavior will not be condoned and that firm action will be taken against anyone who attacks police officers or any security agent while responding to distress calls.

“The Command urges the youth to be law-abiding, desist from acts capable of breaching the peace or inciting violence, thus remaining a dependable allies in the overall security of FCT.

“The Police remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of the FCT,” the statement said.