BEVERLY HILLS, April 04, (THEWILL) – The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has commenced investigation into the alleged assault involving the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, and a security guard at the popular Banex Plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja.
The CCT Chairman was caught in a viral video assaulting a security guard.
In the video, Umar violently kicked the guard, before police restrained him and led him into his car.
The CCT spokesperson, Ibraheem Al-Hassan, in a statement said the security man was rude and had threatened Umar.
However, a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Mariam, said the command would be fair and professional in the conduct of its investigation.
“Following the incident of alleged assault involving the CCT Chairman and a security guard that took place at Banex Plaza on Monday March 29th,2021, the command wishes to state categorically that discreet investigation is still ongoing. Hence, the Commissioner of Police CP Bala Ciroma wishes to reassure members of the public that the command will be professional, fair and thorough in its investigation,” the statement said.
The command appealed to residents to remain calm and allow the law to take its course.
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