The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has reacted to reports of an alleged shooting involving an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Niger State, clarifying that the personnel was struck by a stray bullet, which was neither fired on the orders of a Chinese company nor by any of its employees.
In a statement signed Friday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Alao Babatunde, the minister confirmed that a full-scale investigation has been launched in collaboration with other security agencies.
The probe aims to uncover the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting and ensure that anyone found culpable faces justice.
The minister reaffirmed his commitment to protecting law enforcement officers, emphasizing their safety, dignity, and professional integrity.
He also assured that the government remains supportive of law-abiding businesses operating in Nigeria, stressing the importance of strengthening partnerships with foreign nationals to drive socio-economic development.
The statement reads: “Following the report of the alleged shooting of an officer 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.
“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.
The Minister 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.”