The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has assured its residents of peace and order during the ongoing national strike by the joint union of the Labour Congress.
The Spokesperson of the FCT Police, SP Joseph Adeh while reacting to efforts by the command to safeguard the city said, necessary deployment has been made to that effect.
“We are monitoring the strike, there is no cause for alarm. All residents should go about their lawful businesses without fear or alarm from any quarters as the CP FCT has made the necessary deployment to strategic areas of the FCT,” she told NewsNGR.
The police assurance follows the nationwide strike by the joint labour unions and the closure of relevant government agencies to press home their demands.
The workers demanded a minimum wage of N494,000 while the federal government offered N60,000.
Following lack of agreement, the Labour union insisted on going on strike.
Last ditch efforts led by the leadership of the National Assembly on Sunday failed with Labour insisting either their proposition was signed off or they reported to their affiliate unions to take a decision.
This has paralysed socio-economic activities across the country. Airports, hospitals, schools and federal government offices have all been shut.
Meanwhile, the federal government, through the National Salaries Wages and Income Commission, has extended an invitation to the leaders of the joint unions on Monday in their bid to end the strike.