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FCT police deploy 4,200 officers for August 1 protest
The police command in the federal capital territory (FCT) has deployed 4,200 officers ahead of a nationwide protest scheduled for August.
Tagged ’10 Days of Rage’ by organisers, the marches will reportedly commence on August 1.
In a statement on Friday, Josephine Adeh, FCT police spokesperson, said the deployment of the officers is “aimed at ensuring public safety, protection of protesters, and preventing protests from being hijacked by non-state actors”.
More to follow…