Four Arrested After Man is Shot in Abuja

By Chioma Eze/ 12 Nov 2026(updated just now)/ 1 min read/ 6 views
Four Arrested After Man is Shot in Abuja
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Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested four suspects linked to the killing of a man named Goodness Oghenetega Imonighavr. He was reportedly followed and shot by gunmen along the Gwarinpa Expressway in Abuja.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, shared this information in the police's daily operational report released on Thursday.

Iniedu explained that the victim was attacked while driving from Dawaki to his office in Maitama, FCT.

He said the police received a distress call from a Total filling station located along the expressway.

According to the FPRO, after being shot, the victim crashed into the filling station's premises. The attackers then escaped with his mobile phone.

He added that the victim was rushed to the National Hospital, Abuja, where he later died from his injuries.

Iniedu stated, "Following a distress call from Total Filling Station along Gwarinpa Expressway, it was reported that Goodness Oghenetega Imonighavr was trailed and shot by unknown assailants while en route from Dawaki to his office at Maitama.

"The victim crashed into the filling station premises before his attackers made away with his mobile phone. He was rushed to National Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries."

The FPRO mentioned that a follow-up operation led to the arrest of four suspects. They are currently in custody for investigation.

"A follow-up operation was launched, resulting in the arrest of four suspects who are currently in custody undergoing investigation," he added.

He concluded that the case is being handled by the Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja.

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