Juliet Ezeh
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has condemned the killing of one of its enforcement officers, Oladipupo Akinola, who was shot dead during an operation in Wuse II, Abuja.
Akinola, an officer in the Mobile Advert Permit Department, was reportedly on duty on 24 April 2026 at NITEL Junction when he and his team stopped a Hilux vehicle allegedly linked to a Chinese company for operating with expired permits.
According to a statement signed by Kingsley Madaki, media aide to the AMAC Chairman, the situation escalated after two men dressed in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) uniforms arrived at the scene.
The council alleged that instead of de-escalating the confrontation, the armed men became aggressive, with one of them allegedly opening fire at close range, killing Akinola instantly.
“Instead of calming the situation, they turned aggressive. One of them fired a gun at close range, killing Mr. Akinola on the spot,” the statement said.
AMAC further claimed that the attackers threatened bystanders, seized the impounded vehicle, and fled the scene.
Describing the incident as a “cold-blooded murder in broad daylight,” the council demanded urgent accountability from the NSCDC.
“We will not be intimidated by the barrel of a gun,” AMAC said, calling on the agency to identify those involved, asking whether they are genuine officers or “hired mercenaries in uniform.”
The council confirmed that the matter has been reported to the police and called for a swift, transparent, and thorough investigation into the killing, including possible links to the Chinese company whose vehicle was impounded.
It stressed that no individual or organization is above the laws of the Federal Capital Territory, while describing the incident as “a dark day for Abuja.”
AMAC also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, describing Akinola as “a hero of the grassroots” who died in active service.
“His sacrifice will not be in vain. Justice must be swift, seen, and served,” the statement added.