How Deputy Police Commissioner Died In Abuja Shite Protest

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Usman Umar died in the clash between protesting members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, known as Shi’ites and the Nigerian Police.

The protesters were demanding the release of their leader,  Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who had been in detention since 2015, despite calls for his release.

The Force Public Relations, Frank Mba, in a statement, noted that DCP Umar was shot and immediately rushed to the hospital where he died moments later.

Two Assistant Superintendents of Police and a staff of Channels Television who sustained serious injuries are currently receiving treatment.

Mba said:

“Another violent protest by members of the El-Zazakky group involving over 3000 of its followers took place today, 22nd July, 2019 at about 12:30pm within the Central Business District of Abuja.

” The heavily 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.

“The officer who was immediately rushed to the hospital died moments later while receiving treatment.

“Also, two two Assistant Superintendents of Police and a staff of Channels Television sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment.

“The violent protesters also razed down a National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Response Post close to the Federal Secretariat, Abuja and two (2) vehicles.

“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, condemns the incident and warns 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.”

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