Following the ongoing protest over #EndSARS protest in the country, the Federal Capital Territory Security Committee has banned protest over violation of the COVID-19 protocols.
The FCT Administration stated that protest was causing inconvenience to law-abiding citizens.
Recall that the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, last Sunday, banned the Special Anti-Robbery Squad over the harassment, killing and extortion of the citizen in the country.
This was contained in a statement on Wednesday signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the FCT minister, Mr Anthony Ogunleye.
The meeting which held on Tuesday to review the security situation in the FCT and address identified 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.
“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.”
