Oluwatosin OmojuyigbeA teenager, Sadiq Abubakar-Ibrahim, has undergone surgery at the National Hospital, Abuja after he was shot by policemen attached to the Special Tactical Squad. They were said to have opened fire on Sadiq, who took to his heel thinking that the invaders were armed robbers or kidnappers. Our correspondent learnt that the policemen claimed that they were after a suspected kidnapper, who allegedly entered the house. The policemen were said to have arrested all male occupants of the house, including the victim, and detained them at the Guzate Police Station. Sadiq’s family member, Fatima Babashehu, told our correspondent that after much pleading, the policemen released the victim for medical attention.

Source: Punch May 24, 2020 23:03 UTC