The command, however, acknowledged citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly and protest.
Ms Adeh said the caller had reported that armed robbers, numbering about three, were attacking motorists near the MRS Filling Station in Kado.
The police spokesperson urged the public to remain vigilant and provide timely, credible information to assist law enforcement efforts.
According to her, the use of firecrackers poses significant safety hazards.
Ms Adeh said operatives arrived at the scene and admitted both victims to a hospital for medical attention, but no arrest has been made.
Ms Adeh said operatives were only deployed to the premises to secure the event and prevent a breakdown of law and order.
The CP urged community leaders in the metropolis to sensitise residents to the dangers in using fire crackers.
The police said the suspect was arrested after a car owner, Philemon Olaoluwa, reported the theft of his vehicle by a mechanic.
The police said, “The proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices” and knives.
Mr Emhenya’s death in detention comes as another episode of persons dying in a police cell.
