BREAKING: Gbajabiamila Reveals Identity Of Officer Who ‘Shot Dead’ Newspaper Vendor

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed the identity of his security aide who allegedly shot dead a newspaper vendor on Thursday in Abuja.

Gbajabiamila, who said the incident had left him “deeply shaken”, gave the name of the officer as Abdullahi M. Hassan.

The Speaker said Hassan is an officer of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Gbajabiamila also confirmed the name of the victim as Mr Ifeanyi Okereke.

He wrote in a personally signed statement: “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. 

“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.

The Speaker added that, “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.”