The Federal Government has revealed that the Chinese company was not responsible for the alleged shooting of an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Niger State.
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister of Interior, Babatunde Alao, cleared the air on the incident in a statement he issued on Friday in Abuja.
According to him, sequel to report of the alleged shooting of a personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Niger State, further investigations have revealed that the officer was hit by a stray bullet that was neither shot on the order of the Chinese company nor its employee.
Alao, however, disclosed that a full-fledged investigation has been launched into the shooting of the personnel in collaboration with other security agencies.
“This is to unravel the detailed circumstances surrounding the shooting while giving assurance that anyone found culpable will be brought to book,” he stated.
He added that the Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo reaffirms his strong commitment to ensuring the safety, dignity, and professional integrity of all law enforcement officers.
“He emphasizes the government’s ongoing support for law-abiding businesses in Nigeria and reiterates the Ministry of Interior’s dedication to fostering strong partnerships with foreign nationals, aiming to build sustainable collaboration for social economic development,” the statement added.
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