x

BREAKING: Gbajabiamila reveals security personnel who shot Abuja newspaper vendor dead

Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has revealed identity of a security detail attached to his convoy who shot an Abuja vendor, Ifeanyi Okereke dead on Thursday at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja.

The Speaker identified the security detail as Abdullahi Hassan.

Hassan, he said, has been handed over to the appropriate authorities for investigation as well as administrative and judicial actions.

Okereke’s was shot at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, around 3pm on Thursday.

The victim, Okereke, was subsequently rushed to the National Hospital by his brother and some police officers, where he reportedly died.

It was learnt that the shooting happened when Okereke and other street vendors selling on the Shehu Shagari Way, Three Arms Zone, flocked around the convoy of the Speaker, who was said to be in the habit of giving out money anytime he passed them.

The Speaker, in a statement today, condemned the shooting, saying he was distraught by the incident. He also said the matter has been reported to the police, adding that the officer who fired the fatal shot has been suspended pending the conclusion of investigation.

“I am personally distraught about this incident and my deepest sympathies go to the victim, his family and Abuja vendors,” Gbajabiamila said.

However, Nigerians have taken to the social media to express their anger over the incident with many saying it was unfortunate the incident happened amid the call for an end to police brutality.

Lawyer and activist, Tope Akinyode, tweeted, “The killers of a street vendor in Abuja yesterday must be brought to book.”

Comedian and #EndSARS campaigner, Debo Macaroni, stated, “Ifeanyi’s wife just recently gave birth. Another Nigerian dead because we are in a country that has zero value for human life!”

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Hassan Shado of APC Wins Okura Constituency By-Election in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)...

Sokoto Government to Remodel Sheikh Danfodio Jumu’at Mosque

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto State Executive Council has...

Low Voter Turnout, Fear of Violence Mar Kogi By-Election

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The by-election in Okura State Constituency...

Kaduna: PDP Agent Arrested With ₦30m Cash for Vote-Buying – DSS

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Department of State Services (DSS)...

Bayelsa Government Pledges Completion of Major Infrastructure Projects Before Tenure Ends

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has restated...

Vote Buying, Intimidation Allegations Reported in Kaduna Re-Run Polls

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Widespread allegations of vote buying and...

NBA Sokoto Honors Senator Wamakko With Outstanding Leadership Award

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto...

Gen. Shipi Quoted Out of Context, Says Plateau Group

By Israel Adamu, Jos The Plateau Citizens Peace and Unity...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img