• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Friday, August 12, 2022
The Union Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • International
    • Security
    • Judiciary
    • Special Reports
  • Politics
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Communication
    • Energy
    • Maritime
    • Oil & Gas
    • Technology
    • Tourism
  • Health
  • Education
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Athletics
    • Tennis
    • Racing
    • Golf
  • Press Freedom
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Interviews
    • Columns
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • International
    • Security
    • Judiciary
    • Special Reports
  • Politics
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Communication
    • Energy
    • Maritime
    • Oil & Gas
    • Technology
    • Tourism
  • Health
  • Education
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Athletics
    • Tennis
    • Racing
    • Golf
  • Press Freedom
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Interviews
    • Columns
The Union Nigeria

Gbajabiamila ‘Distraught’ Over Newspaper Vendor’s Murder By Aide

“Some hours later, after getting to our destination, it was brought to my attention that someone was hit by a stray bullet, contrary to an earlier report by men in the convoy that they applied their security discretion to shoot in the air.

by The Union Nigeria
November 20, 2020
in Crime
electoral act amendment bill

Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker, House of Representatives.

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare To WhatsAppSend To Mail

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, says he is “personally distraught” over the killing of a newspaper vendor, Mr Ifeanyichukwu Elechi, by one of his security details.

Gbajabiamilia, who expressed his regret over the incident in a statement issued early on Friday, said that his “deepest sympathies” are with the family of the victim and all vendors in Abuja over the sad incident which occurred close to the Federal Secretariat on Thursday.

The speaker explained that the incident occurred when he stopped his convey to exchange pleasantries with the vendors as was his usual practice after work.

According to the fifth-term lawmaker, many of them have known me since I first moved to Abuja and it was a friendly exchange.

“Unfortunately, after the convoy set out in continuation of our movement, unidentified men obstructed the convoy which got the attention of security men in the convoy who shot into the air to disperse them.

“Some hours later, after getting to our destination, it was brought to my attention that someone was hit by a stray bullet, contrary to an earlier report by men in the convoy that they applied their security discretion to shoot in the air.

ALSO READ  APC: Gbajabiamila Promises A Running Mate For Tinubu Ahead Of 2023

“My value for human life and my respect for all people, irrespective of social economic status, is what endeared me to these vendors and these are the reasons why I stop my convoy quite often to connect with them.

“For one of them to have been shot by my security detail is horrific and I cannot begin to imagine the grief and loss Ifeanyi’s family must feel on this sad day.  No family should have to go through this.

“I am personally distraught about this incident and my deepest sympathies go to the victim, his family and all Abuja vendors,” he said.

He said that the matter has been reported to the local police station and an investigation has commenced.

ALSO READ  APC: Gbajabiamila Promises A Running Mate For Tinubu Ahead Of 2023

Gbajabiamila, however, said that the officer who fired the fatal shot had been suspended from the convoy pending the conclusion of the investigation.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the sad incident occurred at a time when the House of Representatives is championing police reforms following the #EndSARS protest.

The house under the leadership of Gbababiamila insisted it would make laws and budgetary provisions to compensate victims of police brutality, affected officers and to hold police officers accountable for their actions.

In a swift reaction to the incident, the Abuja Newspapers Distributors Association (ANDA) said newspapers will not be shared until 10.a.m. on Friday in protest against the killing.

In a statement, the President of ANDA, Benji Obute, called on all members to converge at the distribution centre in Area 1, for a peaceful protest to draw the attention of the Speaker and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to the incident.

Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker, House of Representatives.
Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker, House of Representatives.

“Sequel to the sad incident that happened this afternoon at the Federal Secretariat, which resulted in the death of one of us, Mr Ifeanyichukwu Elechi, a mass action will be carried out between the hours of 6am and 10am.

ALSO READ  APC: Gbajabiamila Promises A Running Mate For Tinubu Ahead Of 2023

“A peaceful protest to call the attention of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, whose security detail fired the shot, and the IGP to the brutal murder will be staged within that period.

“By this arrangement, papers won’t be shared until 10am, all distributors and vendors are to converge at Area 1 as no paper will be allowed on the streets until after the protest.

“Media Houses are enjoined to cooperate with us and ensure that no single paper is leaked out as any paper that defaults will be sanctioned. We must join hands to get justice for the fallen vendor,” he said.

close

Subscribe To Receive Newsletters

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

ShareTweetSendSend
Previous Post

Lekki Massacre: We Did Careful And Meticulous Research, CNN Replies FG

Next Post

World Toilet Day: Minister Seeks Collaboration To End Open Defecation

MORE STORIES

Phone Thief Stabs Woman To Death In Nasarawa

Phone Thief Stabs Woman To Death In Nasarawa

August 11, 2022
Man Detained For Sitting On President’s Chair, Taking Pictures

Man Detained For Sitting On President’s Chair, Taking Pictures

August 3, 2022
How Police Rescued Over 20 ‘Abducted’ Children Kept Underground In Ondo Church

Releasing Criminals My Biggest Challenge In Kano – Outgoing CP

July 26, 2022
Phone Thief Stabs Woman To Death In Nasarawa

Adamawa Woman Stabs Husband To Death – Police

July 24, 2022

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

TRENDING STORIES

  • EXCLUSIVE: Another Delta PDP Candidate Dragged To Court Over Alleged Invalid School Cert

    EXCLUSIVE: Another Delta PDP Candidate Dragged To Court Over Alleged Invalid School Cert

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • BREAKING: Delta Youth Rejects Gov. Okowa’s Appointment, Declares Support For Peter Obi

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Gov Uduaghan In Spotlight As EFCC To Reopen Investigation On Oghara IPP

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • SPECIAL REPORT: 49 Kidnapping Hotspots On South-West Roads Identified

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • SPECIAL REPORT: Despite Lack Of Funds Nigeria Gifts ₦806 Million To Guinea Bissau (See Implications)

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 2023: What Tinubu Will Do To Nigeria – Festus Keyamo

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • UPDATED: Complete Details of Federal High Court Ruling On Delta PDP Guber-Candidate, Oborevwori

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • INTERVIEW: The Problem Buhari Has Is That He Doesn’t Listen – Gumi

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • INTERVIEW: Pa Clark’s Endorsement Of DSP Omo-Agege Is The Beginning Of His Failure

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • BREAKING: Dariye To Run For Senate After Prison Release

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
ADVERTISEMENT

RECENT STORIES

Real Reason Wike Sued Atiku, Tambuwal Over Presidential Ticket

Real Reason Wike Sued Atiku, Tambuwal Over Presidential Ticket

August 12, 2022
Osun River Heavily Contaminated With Mercury, Lead, Cyanide – Govt Warns Users

Osun River Heavily Contaminated With Mercury, Lead, Cyanide – Govt Warns Users

August 12, 2022
Too Much Criticism Of Buhari Regime Can Destroy Nigeria -Femi Adesina

Too Much Criticism Of Buhari Regime Can Destroy Nigeria -Femi Adesina

August 11, 2022
Osun Guber: How Oyetola, Famodun Cheaply Delivered Victory To PDP

Osun Guber: How Oyetola, Famodun Cheaply Delivered Victory To PDP

August 11, 2022
Phone Thief Stabs Woman To Death In Nasarawa

Phone Thief Stabs Woman To Death In Nasarawa

August 11, 2022

THE UNION NIGERIA

TheUnionNigeria.com is an independent, nonprofit news website that seeks to promote transparency and accountability through robust and objective reporting. We aim to critically engage you with news reports, Opinions, Editorials, Politics, Business Sports, Entertainment news, Lifestyle, Education, Videos, Photos, Documents and investigative reports.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

GET NEW POST ALERT

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

NEWS SOURCES

  • Africa.com
  • Businessday
  • Channels Television
  • Daily Independent
  • Daily Times
  • Daily Trust
  • Leadership Newspaper
  • National Daily
  • NewsDiary Online
  • Nigerian Tribune
  • Economic Confidential
  • Peoples Gazette
  • PM News
  • Pointblanknews
  • Premium Times
  • Punch
  • The Guardian
  • The Nation
  • The Sun
  • Thisday
  • TV360 Nigeria
  • Vanguard

©The Union Nigeria | Published By Flying Dutchman Limited.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • International
    • Judiciary
    • Security
    • Crime
    • Special Reports
  • Politics
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Communication
    • Energy
    • Maritime
    • Oil & Gas
    • Technology
    • Tourism
  • Health
  • Education
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Athletics
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Racing
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Interviews
  • Press Freedom
  • Columns
  • TUN TV
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US

©The Union Nigeria | Published By Flying Dutchman Limited.