The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has commenced an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate killing of Khalid Ahmed Bichi in the Maitama area of the nation’s capital.
Bichi, a staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, was killed by assassins on Friday.
He was reportedly shot multiple times by his assailants when he stepped out of his residence to get food at 9 pm.
FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Sunday that Commissioner of Police Benneth Igweh has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the matter.
The statement added that the diligent pursuit of the perpetrator(s) was underway, stressing that efforts are ongoing to ensure that they are apprehended and brought to justice.
“Furthermore, CP Benneth Igweh reaffirms the unwavering dedication of the FCT Police Command to enhance the security landscape of the Territory and continually adapt strategies to effectively combat evolving criminal activities. Updates on this matter will be provided in due course,” Josephine said.
Police launch investigations into assassination of FIRS staff in Abuja
