Femi Gbajabiamila’s Security Aide Who Killed Newspaper Vendor Is Not Our Officer, Says FCT Police Commissioner

The FCT police command has said the House of Representative Speaker’s Femi Gbajabiamila’s security who killed a newspaper vendor in Abuja is not an officer of the force.

The command also refuted allegations that the killer was a police officer.

It also said in a statement that the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma, has ordered an investigation into the incident.

A statement by the command spokesperson, ASP Mariam Yusuf titled, ‘Shooting of newspapers vendor not by the police,’ commiserated with the family of the victim.

It read, “The FCT Police Command wishes to unequivocally refute the allegation making the round sections of the media that a police officer attached to the convoy of the Speaker of the House of Representatives shot at a newspaper vendor within the Three Arms Zone on Thursday 19th November 2020.

“Contrary to the misleading information, a preliminary investigation into the unfortunate incident reveals that the security aide who shot at the vendor is not a member of the Nigeria Police Force.

“However, the Commissioner of Police FCT, Bala Ciroma has ordered a discreet investigation into the incident. While commiserating with the family and friends of the deceased, the Commissioner of Police wishes to guarantee members of the public that the command will be lucid in its investigation and ensure the findings are made public.”