There was a violent protest in the Karmo area of Abuja on Monday, May 11th, 2020, resulting from the alleged killing of a businessman, Solomon Eze, by a police officer.

Flavision learnt that Eze was killed on Sunday, May 10th, 2020 in the evening.

Angry residents of the area reportedly stoned Abuja Municipal Area Council officials and an Assistant Commissioner of Police, who visited the community to calm the situation.

Some youths were also said to have attempted to set ablaze the police post in the area.

Our correspondent found out that the police were at Karmo to apprehend some suspects in connection with a certain investigation, when some people tried to prevent them from taking the suspects away.

A policeman reportedly fired in the air and the deceased was hit by a bullet.

A resident, Don Iyke, explained that the policemen had arrested two unidentified men for undisclosed reasons and were about taking them away when Eze and others confronted the officers.

An argument reportedly ensued, which led to the alleged shooting of the 52-year-old.

The AMAC Chairman and other police officers visited the area to appeal to the people this morning (Monday), but some youths threw stones at them and the police fired tear gas to disperse the boys,

he added.

The Federal Capital Territory police spokesman, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, confirmed the incident, adding that the officer who killed Eze had been taken into custody.

He said,

The Commissioner of Police FCT, Bala Ciroma, has ordered a discreet investigation into an unfortunate gunshot incident that led to the death of one Solomon Eze, 52, at Karmo on Sunday, about 6:00 pm.

The policeman identified to have shot the deceased has been arrested and he is currently in detention.

Justin Nwosu

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