*But Nigerians saw them do so in viral videos
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has clarified social media reports on an alleged physical confrontation at the national secretariat of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of Nigeria Police Force, has come out to clarify social media reports on alleged physical confrontation at the national secretariat of main opposition Peoples Democratic Par (PDP) on Tuesday.
However, beyond describing what the global community saw, live streaming during the chit c situation, where policemen stridently blocked Governors Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde of Bauchi and Oyo States from entering the PDP headquarters before they were overpowered and thereafter started firing teargas into the premises.
But, in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday night by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawe, stated that, “the Command wishes to categorically state that the claims are false, misleading, and do not represent the true situation.”
The police statement reads: “The attention of the FCT Police Command has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media alleging that police officers were involved in a physical confrontation and prevented the Governor of Bauchi State, from gaining access to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, on Tuesday, 18th November 2025.
“The entrance to the Secretariat was momentarily crowded, and what can be observed in the video are police officers dislodging private security personnel and bouncers who were obstructing the Governor’s movement, in order to create a safe and unobstructed passage for him ahead of the scheduled Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee meetings. At no time were police officers involved in any scuffle, nor did they obstruct the Governor, as falsely portrayed in the circulating video.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, calls on media practitioners and social media users to verify information before publication or dissemination. He warns that spreading unverified or sensational content can mislead the public, generate unnecessary tension, and undermine the peace and security of the Federal Capital Territory.
“For accurate information and fact-checking, members of the public are encouraged to contact the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) via 07038979348.
“The Command therefore advises the public to disregard the misleading video and its accompanying narrative. The FCT Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining peace, ensuring safety, and providing unwavering support to all lawful activities within the Territory.”
