DSS investigates shooting of Newspaper Vendor by Gbajabiamila’s aide

Ibe Pascal Arogorn

The Department of State Services (DSS) said it has commenced investigation into the killing of Newspaper Vendor, Ifeanyi Okereke in Abuja
by a security aide of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

Crimefacts.News had reported on Thursday how House of Representatives speaker’s aide shot a newspaper vendor, Ifeanyi Okereke in Abuja.

In a statement by Peter Afunanya, Ph.D
Public Relations Officer,
Department of State Services, he confirmed that the suspect is one of its personnel (DSS) deployed to the Speaker’s Convoy as a security detail. And as already stated by the Speaker that he has been suspended from his Convoy, the Service has further withdrawn him from the assignment.

The statement read part, “As part of its disciplinary procedures in the instance, he has been taken into detention, he confirmed.

“In addition, the Service has opened a detailed investigation into the matter. While it pledges to be transparent and accountable in handling this, it is liaising with appropriate authorities to achieve this objective.

Speaking further “The Service condoles with the family of the deceased and his loved ones. It has promised a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident and will surely keep to this,, “he concluded.

  • Related Posts

    FRSC Records 6,454 Traffic Offences, Intercepts Five Vehicles With Fake Diplomatic Plates

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded 6,454 traffic offences and more than 1,600 number plate violations during the second phase of its nationwide enforcement operation, Operation GUDUMA II.…

    Enugu Kidnap: Mother and Three Sons Regain Freedom Amid Conflicting Claims Over N4m Ransom

    A mother and her three sons who were abducted while harvesting cassava on their farmland in Ugbene Ajima, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, have regained their freedom. However,…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    Nigerian Army Arrests Father and Son Over Suspected Terrorist Links in Sokoto, Recovers AK-47

    • By admin
    • November 11, 2026
    • 2 views
    Nigerian Army Arrests Father and Son Over Suspected Terrorist Links in Sokoto, Recovers AK-47

    RULAAC Petitions AGF Over Alleged Torture, Prolonged Detention of Two Men in IPOB-Related Cases

    • By admin
    • November 11, 2026
    • 2 views
    RULAAC Petitions AGF Over Alleged Torture, Prolonged Detention of Two Men in IPOB-Related Cases

    Three Killed, Including Driver, in SUV Crash in Los Angeles

    • By admin
    • November 11, 2026
    • 3 views
    Three Killed, Including Driver, in SUV Crash in Los Angeles

    Delta Police Arrest 55-Year-Old Woman for Allegedly Faking Abduction to Extort N15m from Brother

    • By admin
    • November 10, 2026
    • 5 views
    Delta Police Arrest 55-Year-Old Woman for Allegedly Faking Abduction to Extort N15m from Brother

    Operation Hadin Kai Troops Rescue Three Kidnap Victims, Recover AK-47 Rifles and Explosive Materials in Adamawa

    • By admin
    • November 10, 2026
    • 6 views
    Operation Hadin Kai Troops Rescue Three Kidnap Victims, Recover AK-47 Rifles and Explosive Materials in Adamawa

    FRSC Records 6,454 Traffic Offences, Intercepts Five Vehicles With Fake Diplomatic Plates

    • By admin
    • November 10, 2026
    • 6 views
    FRSC Records 6,454 Traffic Offences, Intercepts Five Vehicles With Fake Diplomatic Plates