NIGERIA (Abuja) –The Senate, on Monday, condemned the alleged shooting of Senator Magnus Abe by the Police during a rally in Rivers State yesterday.

In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, in Abuja, the Senate urged the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar to carry out proper investigation into the matter to forestall future occurrences.

“The Senate particularly condemns the Sunday violence which resulted to injuries on a serving Senator, Magnus Abe.

“Senate is disturbed that what should have been a peaceful gathering turned violent resulting in injuries.

“On this score, the Senate associates itself with the admonition of President Goodluck Jonathan on his pronouncements to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, wherein he warned that no Nigerian blood is worth spilling in the name of politics.

“Consequently, the Senate urges the Inspector General of Police to investigate the latest incident and ensure that it never recurs.

“In the same vein, the Senate advises politicians and their supporters to exercise greater restraint and avoid acts that will not only overheat the system but may harm the country’s democracy,” he said.