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The Kaduna State Police Command has denied reports claiming that #Endbadgovernance protesters in the state hijacked its Armored Personnel Carrier (APC).
Naija News reports that a video of protesters on top of the APC went viral on Monday, August 5, with claims that the protesters hijacked it from the police.
However, speaking via a statement on Monday night, the spokesperson of the command, ASP Mansir Hassan, disclosed that the video in question depicts a situation where the driver of the APC was confronted by a large group of protesters.
He explained that the driver tactically maneuvered the vehicle and escaped the scene.
’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 statement read.
Mansir added that the state Commissioner of Police CP AUDU ALI DABIGI, urged the good people of Kaduna to continue to abide by the law and maintain peace.
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