IGP Ibrahim Idris commiserates with the family of Anita Akapson over the death of their loved one who was allegedly shot by some policemen in Abuja
Jimoh Moshood, the police spokesperson, says the Abuja police command is already in touch with the family of the deceased in efforts to investigate the issue
The Inspector-general of police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris has ordered detention and investigation of policeman accused of killing a lady identified as Anita Akapson.
Jimoh Moshood, the police spokesperson in a statement on Monday, October 15, said the IGP had directed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) commissioner of police, Bala Ciroma, to detain and personally investigate the policemen accused of killing the lady who was reportedly shot dead on Saturday night, October 13, at Katampe Extension, Abuja.
The statement disclosed that Idris also commiserated with the family of the deceased and assured them that justice will be done in the matter.
“The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command is already in touch with the family as directed by the Inspector General of Police.
"The public will be informed of the outcome of investigations into the incident,” the police said.
NAIJ.com had reported that Anita Akapson, was reportedly killed after having a verbal altercation ensued with some policemen at Katampe Extension, Abuja.
A friend of the deceased, identified on Twitter as Ms. Carla (@ihekauche) said Anita just retruned to Nigeria after having spent several years in the United Kingdom.
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