URGENT WARNING TO THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE

The African Action Congress (AAC) FCT Chapter and the Take it Back Movement FCT Chapter are compelled to address a disturbing incident that occurred yesterday during a peaceful protest led by Mr. Omoyele Sowore to the Force Headquarters of the Nigeria Police in Abuja. The protest aimed to demand better pensions, salaries, and welfare for police officers, particularly the rank and file, and pensioners.

During the protest, a reprehensible act of thuggery was perpetrated by a police planted mufti man identified as AKU VICTOR CHIEMERIE, who was caught on camera snatching Mr. Sowore’s AI glasses, prescribed to him by his medical doctor. This deliberate and criminal act was clearly intended to provoke Mr. Sowore and other comrades whom accompanied him and incite violence among the peaceful protesters. However, Mr. Sowore demonstrated remarkable restraint and calm, instead calling for respect and requesting the return of his glasses.

WE ISSUE A CLEAR WARNING TO THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE:

The AAC FCT Chapter and the Take it Back Movement FCT Chapter demand the immediate return of Mr. Sowore’s AI glasses. We will not tolerate such brazen acts of lawlessness and disrespect by law enforcement agencies. Mr. Sowore is already a two times Presidential candidate of this country. He is supposed to be treated with high respect like anyone in leadership today. His only crime is emphatically insisting that Nigeria must be great in all areas including the welfare of the police.

The suspected police planted man, AKU VICTOR CHIEMERIE will face direct legal charges if the glasses are not returned forthwith. We possess irrefutable evidence, including video footage, that will be used against him in a court of law.

WE DEMAND:

• The immediate return of Mr. Sowore’s AI glasses.
• A thorough investigation into the actions of the police officer involved.
• Disciplinary action against the officer, in accordance with the law.
• An apology to Mr. Sowore and the Nigerian people for this egregious act.

WE WARN THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE AUTHORITIES:

Your actions will be closely monitored, and any further acts of aggression or lawlessness will be met with swift and decisive action within the law. We will not be silenced in the face of lawlessness and injustice. We will continue to advocate for the rights and welfare of all Nigerians, including police officers and we are saying, Pay them reasonable now. This is our country and we have every right to love good in our country. No Nigerian should be a slaves in their own Nation.

SIGNED,

AGENA ROBERT ANDE
Chairman, AAC FCT Chapter

Moses Andrew
Chairman, Take it Back Movement FCT Chapter