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FCT CP Orders Probe Into Killing Of AMAC Revenue Staff Member
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FCT CP Orders Probe Into Killing Of AMAC Revenue Staff Member

From Vanguard · (7m ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A revenue staff member of the Abuja Municipal Council (AMAC) was fatally shot last Friday in Abuja.
  • The deceased, Oladipupo Akinola, was reportedly killed during a routine enforcement operation involving a vehicle with expired permits, allegedly by an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
  • The FCT Police Command has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, urging the public to provide any useful information.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is reeling from a shocking act of violence that has claimed the life of one of its own. Oladipupo Akinola, a dedicated revenue staff member of the Abuja Municipal Council (AMAC), was tragically killed last Friday in broad daylight. This incident, which occurred at NITEL Junction in Wuse 2, Abuja, has sent ripples of anger and sorrow through the community.

The FCT Police Command is aware of this tragic incident and the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the identification of the alleged NSCDC officer, the company linked to the vehicle, and all other individuals connected to the matter.

โ€” SP Josephine AdehSpokesperson of FCT Police Command, confirming the police are investigating the killing.

Reports indicate that Akinola and his colleagues were performing their official duties, checking operational permits for vehicles. They stopped a Hilux vehicle belonging to a Chinese company, only to discover its permits were expired. As they attempted to enforce regulations, an altercation ensued with the vehicle's occupants and subsequently with officers from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) who arrived on the scene. It was during this confrontation that Akinola was fatally shot.

Members of the public with useful information that can aid the investigation are urged to reach out to the Commands Public Relations Officer via: 0703 897 9348 or 08180382808.

โ€” SP Josephine AdehAppealing to the public for assistance in the investigation.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, has rightly ordered a comprehensive investigation to bring those responsible to justice. The AMAC Director of Operations, Comrade Shehu Shugaba, has also called for swift action, emphasizing the need for accountability. This event underscores the dangers faced by public servants performing their duties and highlights the critical need for respect and adherence to the law. We trust that the authorities will leave no stone unturned in ensuring justice for Oladipupo Akinola and his grieving family.

The FCT Police Commissioner, including other security agencies in the territory, should investigate the matter to ensure justice for the deceased and the family.

โ€” Comrade Shehu ShugabaDirector of operations of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), calling for a thorough investigation.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.