Abuja Tragedy: Police Officer Fatally Shoots Businessman Following Dispute with Okada Rider in Kubwa

The family, friends, and associates of Abuja trader Onyebuchi Anene mourn his tragic death at the hands of a police officer. Onyebuchi, known as Onyi, was fatally shot near his home in Byazhin Estate, Kubwa, Abuja, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, around 10:30 pm.

Returning from work in the Jabi district, Onyebuchi encountered a dispute with a motorcyclist near his residence’s entrance. Despite resolving the issue, police arrived and insisted on taking both parties to the station. While the motorcyclist left, the police insisted on taking Onyebuchi, leading to a confrontation.

Eyewitnesses reported that as Onyebuchi questioned their motives, a police officer fired a tear gas canister directly at him, fatally injuring him. He was rushed to the National Hospital Abuja but succumbed to his injuries on Thursday morning, leaving behind his wife and two daughters.

His wife, Ogochukwu, recounted the heartbreaking ordeal, while neighbors and friends expressed shock and grief over the senseless tragedy. Ugo Maduabuchi, the business community coordinator, emphasized the need for justice, citing police misconduct as the cause of Onyebuchi’s death.

The police officer involved has been detained, and investigations are underway, according to DSP Josephine Adeh of the FCT Police Command. The Deputy Commissioner of Police is leading the investigation, with assurances that justice will be served once the facts are established.