The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday said he had handed over his security aide, Abdullahi Hassan, who was reported to have shot a vendor dead, to the Department of State Services, DSS.
“This morning, I handed over the security operative, Abdullahi M. Hassan, to the Department of State Security, DSS, for investigation and appropriate administrative and judicial action,” Gbajabiamila said in a statement.
While promising to support the family of the deceased, Gbajabiamila said he would ensure that the family received “full measure of justice.”
His words: “The unfortunate death of Mr Ifeanyi Okereke at the hands of one of my security aides has left me deeply shaken. Mr Okereke was a citizen going about his business, trying to make a living for himself and his family.
“I expect, and I will see to it that the family of Mr Ifeanyi Okereke receives the full measure of justice so that their bereavement is not compounded by any actions that can cause them further pain and suffering.
“I have expressed my personal condolence to his family and have arranged to meet with them when the parents of Mr Okereke, who are already on their way, arrive in Abuja.
“Additionally, I have committed to them that I will support his wife and the immediate family he has left behind. I commiserate with the family of Mr Ifeanyi Okereke and ask all Nigerians to join me at this time to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.”
