Channels TV Owner Calls for Investigation Into Owolabi’s Killing

John Momoh, the Chairman of Channels Media Group, has condoled with the family of the Precious Owolabi, a youth corper who was killed while serving with Channels Television.

Speaking during a visit to the Headquarters of the Police in Abuja, Momoh, an ace journalist also asked that an investigation be opened into the case.

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While also condoling with the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and members of the Force on the death of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Usman Umar, Momoh who noted that the probe is extremely important so that the culprit is brought to book.

This he said will help bring closure to all those concerned.

Responding, Adamu extended his condolences to the management and staff of Channels Television and also asked the DIG in charge of Criminal Investigations to take over the case and identify those who used firearms in the cause of the protest.

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According to reports, Owolabi was killed after he was hit by a stray bullet while covering a protest involving members of the Shiite group, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria.

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