…CP orders immediate enquiry into remote cause of death

By: Kingsley Omonobi

Against the backdrop of a video footage making the rounds alleging the killing of a yet-to-be identified teenager by police operatives in Kubwa by Zenith Bank junction while protesting on August 3rd, 2024, the FCT police command has debunked the allegations.

The Command stated that “its operatives are not responsible for the killing of the teenager, as the operatives deployed to the axis were not issued lethal arms but only with anti-riot equipment not capable of occassioning the death of the teenager.

A statement signed by SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson said, “In light of the rather infuriating incident, the commissioner of police, FCT, CP Benneth Igweh has ordered that an immediate investigation be conducted to ascertain the remote cause of death of the deceased.

“The CP calls on well-meaning residents to provide the command with necessary information to aid the investigation.

“While expressing profound condolences to the family of the bereaved, he assures the family and public of swift justice, as effort is ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators of the unfortunate incident.

“Also, the command is aware of the antics of mischief makers who may want to exploit the current situation in the country to spread false information with the aim at misleading and causing apprehension in the populace;

“It therefore calls on residents to shun such misinformation, as the command is committed to ensuring the security and safety of all and sundry.”