Policeman arrested for killing 19-year-old boy

A policeman has been arrested after he shot and killed a 19-year-old in Abuja.

The victim, identified as Jonah Samson, was killed on Saturday by the yet-to-be-identified policeman on Saturday in the Apo area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Police spokesman ASP Yusuf Mariam said the Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Ciroma, has ordered an investigation into the incident, The Nations reports.

“The Police Officer identified to have shot the deceased has been arrested, detained and will be charged accordingly.

“While commiserating with the family and friends of the deceased, the Commissioner of Police wishes to guarantee members of the public that the Command will be lucid in its investigation and ensure the findings are made public,” the statement read.