President Muhammadu Buhari’s
government has come under attack over the death of Precious Owolabi, the
Channels TV reporter, shot during the clash between the police and Shiite
protesters in Abuja on Monday.
The management and staff of the
television station confirmed Owolabi’s death on Monday night.
Owolabi
was the second death to be formally announced in connection with clash between
Shiite protesters and the police.
The police earlier said they lost
a deputy commissioner, Usman Umar, who was in charge of Operations, FCT Command.
However, Islamic Movement of
Nigeria claimed that no fewer than six of its members were killed during the
bloody protest over the continued detention of its leader, Sheikh Ibraheem
El-Zakzaky.
The Shiites, had last week
claimed that its leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky was on the verge of going
blind and may also lose his life if not allowed to go for medical treatment.
IMN raised the alarm after the
Kaduna State High Court on Thursday, ordered that the Islamic cleric should
remain in detention.
Reacting, some Nigerians blamed
Buhari and Osinbajo for Owolabi’s death, adding that she would have been alive
if the president had obeyed court order to release Shiite leader, El-Zakzaky.
Here are some reactions gathered
from Twitter:
@Austinyugo “This death was
avoidable but Buhari and Osibanjo refused to obey a court order and release El
Zakzaky since 2016.Precious Owolabi is dead because of Buhari and Osinbajo.”
@Hamzycode “Nigeria is becoming a
failed State under President Buhari. I am pained by the death of a promising
young man, Precious Owolabi.”
@Ogbenidipo “May the soul of
Precious Owolabi rest in peace. May God console his family and comfort his
friends. That could have been anyone, including any of our family members or
friends who work around the 3 arms zone and environs in Abuja. Such a needless
death. Resolve this madness now.”
@Donwalesky “Those of you who
love Buhari so much and would do anything to defend him. Suppose Precious
Owolabi was your family? If our president can’t sense impending danger, then he
obviously can’t protect our lives and property! I hope we don’t go into war
someday and he’s not aware!
@Iamlordtm “If Buhari obeyed
court orders to release El Zakzaky, hundreds of Shiites would be alive.
Precious Owolabi would be alive.Buharideens, let that sink in.”
@Realsolakuti “Precious Owolabi
the Youth Corper serving with channels TV who was shot has died. Another
innocent young life cut short by Muhammadu Buhari. A man who thrives on the
shedding of the blood of young Nigerians. We remember Bauchi 2011.Ijeoma
Onyeator actually wept on live TV.”
@Simmeonii “It’s a sad day. First
it was DCP Umar and now Precious owolabi . For how long will the Shiites / FG
face off continue. Living peacefully in this country seems to be very expensive
right now.”
@Demigodly_Kachi “has failed
Precious Owolabi. Are we victims or citizens of this country?
@Tysalihu “Inhear a “Precious
Owolabi” Channels News Reporter lost her life in the Shiites “peaceful” protest
of yesterday.Every single thing we criticized and fought the Jonathan
Administration for, is amplified under the Buhari Administration. “
@Ody_Johnson “RIP to the NYSC –
Channels TV intern Precious Owolabi.I can’t place the blame on the shittes but
Buhari, it’s totally clear the man doesn’t know his job and still believes we
are in 1989 and he is a Military Dictator Head of States.”
@Odor_dextiny “No one deserves to
die the way Precious Owolabi died today.
1. Serving a country that has
failed you as its citizen. 2. A reckless mistake that could have been avoided
if not for the presidents high handedness.Buhari killed Precious Owolabi.”
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