Police: Protesters didn’t hijack armoured personnel carrier in Kaduna
Many social media users claimed that the vehicle was hijacked by the #EndBadGovernance protesters.
The police command in Kaduna says protesters did not hijack any armoured personnel carrier (APC) in the state on Monday.
Earlier on Monday, a video showing a swam of excited protesters on an APC driving around went viral on social media.
Many social media users claimed that the vehicle was hijacked by the #EndBadGovernance protesters.
However, in a statement, Mansir Hassan, police spokesperson in Kaduna, said video in question depicts a situation where the driver of the APC was confronted by a large group of protesters.
Hassan said the driver made a ” professional and commendable decision to avoid the use of live ammunition” against the protesters.
“The Kaduna State Police Command wishes to address the recent video circulating on social media, alleging that an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) was hijacked by protesters. The Command wish to debunk this rumor and provide the public with the correct details of the incident,” the statement reads.
“The video in question depicts a situation where the driver of the APC was confronted by a large group of protesters. In the face of escalating tension, the driver made a professional and commendable decision to avoid the use of live ammunition.
“Instead, he employed a tactical maneuver to safely escape the scene, ensuring the safety of both the protesters and the officers involved.
“It is important to stress that at no point was the APC hijacked by hoodlums. The vehicle and its personnel remained under the control of the Kaduna State Police Command throughout the incident.
“The Commissioner of Police CP AUDU ALI DABIGI psc, urges the good people of Kaduna to continue to abide by the law and maintain peace order.
“We appreciate the support and cooperation of the public in these challenging times and remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.”
