Newspaper vendors in Abuja are protesting the death of their colleague, Ifeanyi Elechi.
Elechi was fatally shot on Thursday by a security operative attached to Femi Gbajabiamila, House of Representatives Speaker.
The incident happened within the Three Arms Zone as the lawmaker’s convoy journeyed.
The Surulere representative in a statement confirmed that the officer has been suspended.
On Friday, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command stated that the culprit was not a policeman.
ASP Mariam Yusuf, the Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, disclosed that Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma has ordered an investigation.
Newspaper Vendors in Abuja conducting peaceful protest over the death of colleague, Ifeanyi Elechi. pic.twitter.com/jGsk4ruzkD
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