Nigerian Navy Personnel Arrested For Murder Of Ex-Chief Of Naval Staff’s Son.

By Dominic Dominic,Outlook Media ABUJA.

A serving Nigerian Navy personnel, Abdul Rasheed Muhammad, has been arrested for the murder of Aminu, the son of former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retd).

Police Commissioner’s Statement

Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, paraded the suspect on Wednesday in Abuja, stating that Muhammad killed Aminu and stole his car two weeks ago in the Maitama area of Abuja. The stolen Prado SUV has been recovered.

Suspect’s Confession

Muhammad, a seaman deployed to the former Chief of Naval Staff’s residence, confessed to the crime, stating that he shot Aminu to steal his car. He claimed that Aminu had requested security escort to go out at night, and he followed him with his gun. When Aminu stopped to check his ATM, Muhammad shot him and took the car.

Additional Arrests

Ninety-four members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria were also paraded, arrested in connection with the death of two police officers on Sunday.

Investigation Ongoing

Details of the case are still emerging, and the investigation is ongoing.source:Africaeye.