The Channels Television reporter
shot at the scene of the clash between members of the Islamic Movement in
Nigeria (IMN), better known as Shiites, and the police is dead.
His death was announced during
the 10pm news bulletin of the station.
He was identified as Precious
Owolabi, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
According to Channels TV, The
23-year-old died of a gunshot wound he sustained while covering the clash
between the police and the Shiite protesters on Monday in Abuja.
The management and staff of
Channels Television said they were greatly saddened by the untimely and
unfortunate death of such a promising journalist.
They pray that God will grant his
family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, and avail his soul eternal
rest.
More to follow…
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