The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspects over the killing of a man, Goodness Oghenetega Imonighavr, who was reportedly trailed and shot by gunmen along the Gwarinpa Expressway in Abuja.
The victim was said to have been attacked while travelling from Dawaki to his workplace in Maitama when the assailants opened fire on him before fleeing with his mobile phone.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, disclosed the development in the police daily operational report released on Thursday.
According to Iniedu, the incident was reported through a distress call from a Total filling station along the Gwarinpa Expressway, where the victim’s vehicle reportedly crashed into the premises after he was shot.
He said the injured man was immediately taken to the National Hospital, Abuja, for medical attention but later died from his injuries.
Iniedu stated, “Following a distress call from Total Filling Station along Gwarinpa Expressway, it was reported that Goodness Oghenetega Imonighavr was trailed and shot by unknown assailants while en route from Dawaki to his office at Maitama.
“The victim crashed into the filling station premises before his attackers made away with his mobile phone. He was rushed to National Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.”
The police spokesperson added that a follow-up operation by security operatives led to the arrest of four suspects in connection with the killing.
He said the suspects had been taken into custody and were undergoing investigation.
The case, according to the police, is being handled by the Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja as efforts continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.
