The chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, has urged people of Gwarinpa to be calm and law-abiding.
His communications aide, Kingsley Madaki, issued the statement on Monday.
The chairman stated that security agents were investigating the reason of the Saturday clash between two youth groups in the neighborhood.
Mr Maikalangu cautioned that anyone discovered committing any act of violence would face consequences. The chairman urged traditional and religious authorities to intervene and ensure the area’s complete restoration of peace.
“The government strongly condemns this unfortunate situation and expresses its condolences to the affected citizens and their families, as well as others who have lost property and valuables,” the statement stated. “As a result, the government wishes to strongly caution citizens against mob action.” No one will be permitted to conduct oneself arbitrarily. “There is no room for impunity in this council.”
It went on to say that there “are designated agencies vested with the duty of law enforcement, and citizens cannot usurp their roles.”
According to the statement, “it is the responsibility of all citizens to report law violations and assist in the prevention or detection of crime. There can be no recourse to self-help,” stressing that only constituted authorities and security agencies have the statutory right and constitutional mandate to enforce the law on residents.
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