The Federal Capital Territory Security Committee has prohibited #EndSARS protests in the national capital, the nation’s capital, for alleged violation of the COVID-19 protocols.
The FCT Administration aforesaid it had been involved that despite the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad by the Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, last Sunday, the demonstrations had continued, inflicting inconveniences to law-abiding citizens.
The resolutions of the meeting were contained in an exceedingly statement on Wednesday signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the FCT minister, mister Anthony Ogunleye.
The meeting which held on Tuesday to review the safety state of affairs within the FCT and address known challenges, was chaired by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello.
The statement read, “While the committee recognizes the rights of citizens as regards freedom of association and movement as enshrined in the constitution, it has observed that the unruly conduct of the crowd and manner of demonstrations are in complete violation of the COVID-19 safety protocols which were put in place to safeguard the lives of citizens.“These violations endanger the lives of not just the demonstrators, but also other citizens going about their legitimate concerns.“For the avoidance of doubt, the COVID-19 guidelines regulating public gatherings recommend physical distancing, temperature checks, the use of facial coverings, amongst others.“Clearly, all these guidelines were flouted by the protesters. Consequently, the committee directs that due to the dangers posed by COVID-19, all street demonstrations, protests and processions will not be allowed anywhere within the FCT.”
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