Young Boy Killed by Nigeria Police Force in Kubwa Amid #EndBadGovernance Protests.
A young boy was shot dead by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, in Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, on Saturday, as the #EndBadGovernance protests entered its third day.
The shooting occurred near Zenith Bank in Kubwa, according to a report by Ejes Gist News.
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People who attended the shooting said the boy was not demonstrating and happened to pass near them when he was hit. One witness has described the boy as having been shot at point-blank range, despite not being involved in the demonstrations.
“This boy was not part of the protesters. He was just coming by when the police, positioned elsewhere, fired at us,” the witness said.
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Activist and lawyer, Barr. Deji Adeyanju, condemned the shooting as an act of “unprovoked murder.” Adeyanju criticized Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and his officers for their actions, stating, “IGP Kayode Egbetokun and his bloodthirsty men should be held accountable for the murder of this innocent young boy, who was simply observing the protest.
The tragic incident has sparked outrage among protesters and citizens, calling for justice and accountability for the actions of the police.
