The police in the Federal Capital Territory have rescued a motorist from a mob following a road traffic accident in the Karsana District of Abuja.

The incident occurred on Sunday, according to an update issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, on Tuesday.

The police spokesperson said operatives responded swiftly to the mob action involving the motorist after the road crash.

He added that the motorist was rescued from the mob and taken to safety, while normalcy was subsequently restored in the area.

He stated, “Police operatives responded swiftly to a mob action involving a motorist following a road traffic accident at Karsana District.

“The motorist was rescued from the mob and taken to safety. Normalcy was restored in the area.”

The statement added that the State Criminal Investigation Department was investigating the incident.

In a separate operation on Monday, Iniedu stated that police operatives arrested three suspected vandals allegedly caught destroying public infrastructure along 3 Constitution Avenue, Abuja.

He said the suspects were arrested by operatives on a disguised patrol who were conducting surveillance in the area.

According to the police, the suspects were taken into custody for investigation, while the SCID, Abuja, is handling the case (PUNCH)

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