Shiíte Protest: How DCP Usman A.K. Umar Was Shot Dead

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

The Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Usman A.K. Umar, in charge of operations in the Federal Capital Territory, was shot dead by the protesting members of the religious set, Islamic Movement of Nigeria, over the detention of their leader, El-Zakzaky.

P.M.EXPRESS reports as was disclosed by the Police Force Public Relations Officer, FPPRO, DCP Frank Mba. He said that another violent protest by members of the El-Zakzaky group took place yesterday, 22nd July, 2019, at about 12:30pm within the Central Business District of Abuja.
Mba explained that the armed protesters defying all sense of decency violently attacked innocent citizens and Police personnel on duty. In the process, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, FCT Command, DCP Usman A.K Umar, was shot and fatally injured by the protesters while he tried to calm them. The officer, who was immediately rushed to the hospital, died moments later while receiving treatment. Also, 2 Assistant Superintendents of Police and a Staff of Channels Television sustained serious injuries. The Channels Television reporter also died later in the hospital.
The violent protesters also razed down a National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Response Post close to the Federal Secretariat, Abuja and burnt two vehicles packed there.
Meanwhile, the Police have arrested fifty-four (54) suspects in connection with the incidents. The suspects are undergoing interrogation and will be arraigned in Court as soon as possible.
The IGP, while commiserating with the family of the late DCP, condemned the incident and warned that ‘Enough-is-Enough’ as the Force and the nation at large will not continue to suffer losses on account of reckless and lawless persons and groups in the society.