By Doris Ferdinand
The speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday said he is comitted to support the family of late Mr Ifeanyi Okereke who was killed by his security aid yesterday.
He expressed sadness at the way Okereke’s life ended and said he has handed over the security aid who killed him to the security department for prosecution.
“Mr Okereke was a citizen going about his business, trying to make a living for himself and his family. There is no reason for his life to have ended the way it did.
“This morning, I have handed over the security operative, Abdullahi M. Hassan, to the Department of State Security (DSS) for investigation and appropriate administrative and judicial action. In the interim, he has been suspended from the convoy.
“I expect, and I will see to it that the family of Mr Ifeanyi Okereke receives the full measure of justice so that their bereavement is not compounded by any actions that can cause them further pain and suffering.” Said Gbajabiamila
The speaker further condoles with the family and pledged his support to the family of late Okereke.
“I have expressed my personal condolence to his family and have arranged to meet with them when the parents of Mr Okereke, who are already on their way, arrive in Abuja.
“Additionally, I have committed to them that I will support his wife and the immediate family he has left behind.
“I commiserate with the family of Mr Ifeanyi Okereke and ask all Nigerians to join me at this time to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.” He added.
