From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Police in Kaduna on Friday identified a young man who attempted protocol breach against President Bola Tinubu penultimate Thursday, saying he was born with psychiatric disorder.
President Tinubu was delivering a speech shortly after commissioning some projects executed by the Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani at the Murtala Square when the man approached the restricted area, but was swiftly whisked away by security operatives.
However, Kaduna Police Command in a statement by the PPRO, DSP Mansir Hassan described the suspect as an anxious supporter during the presidential visit of Tinubu to Kaduna.
“The Command wishes to set the record straight regarding the viral video showing a young supporter who attempted to approach restricted area, during a recent official function held in Murtala Square in Kaduna.
“The individual in question is one Umar Mohammed, a native of Anguwan muazu in Kaduna. He was born with psychiatric disorders he is of unsound mind. He is an ardent supporter of Mr. President and the Governor according to our findings. Nevertheless he was screened and admitted into the stadium as an APC supporter, wearing the standard campaign T-shirt and carrying banners bearing the images of the President and the Governor, like every other supporter screened and admitted into the Stadium by the event screening team.
“According to our preliminary investigation it was revealed that , he was among the supporters standing in the designated area for the party supporters before he suddenly breached the protocol barge into the restricted perimeter fence and jumped into the Arena out of curiosity and excitement to catch a closer look at the President.
He was immediately blocked and arrested instantly by the inner cordon security. On interrogation he stated that he acted out of anxiety and emotional excitement, expressing a long-held desire to meet with the Governor and the president.
“He was thoroughly searched and no incriminating item was found in his possession.
“The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Rabiu Muhammad, psc, mni, urges and warns mischief makers and members of the public to refrain from spreading falsehoods or politicising security matters for political gain.
“It is also important to note that the viral video was doctored and misrepresented, with the intent to distort the true nature of the incident for political gain. The matter is under investigation and those spreading falsehoods will be invited for questioning and will be prosecuted if found culpable”. The statement said.
