By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The family of the slain Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFFC, Operative, Harisu Aminu Sahabi, has expressed deep shock and surprise over reports that the prime suspect has been granted bail by the Court.
The Source reports that Sahabi, Assistant Superintendent of the anti-corruption commission, was allegedly shot at, and killed in Awka, the Anambra State capital by a suspected internet fraudster.
The Sokoto State-born Sahabi was alleged to have been fatally shot during an attempt to effect the arrest of the suspect, one Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu, together with others.
At a media briefing in Sokoto,the elder brother of the deceased officer, Lamir Amin, stated that it is disheartening, shocking and disturbing that Ikechukwu, the suspect, has been granted bail, despite the gravity of the offence,as well as the overwhelming evidence of his culpability.
This is as the family said it is suspecting conspiracy and undue influence ,as well as attempts to sweep the matter under the carpet.
The distraught family is, therefore, calling on President Bola Tinubu ,all relevant authorities, particularly the Chief Justice of Nigeria, to wade into the matter with a view to ensuring that justice is served in the end .
“This is not just a crime against our brother and family, this is a crime against the entire nation,and against the rule of law.
“If those who kill law enforcement agents can walk free, what message are we sending to criminals ,and to the families of those who risk their lives to protect Nigeria.
“We are devastated not only by the tragic ,and senseless murder of our brother, Aminu who was serving his nation with honour ,but also by the apparent miscarriage of justice that is unfolding before of eyes.
“How can a suspect who shot and killed a Federal Law Enforcement Officer in cold blood during an authorized operation be released on bail so casually?, Lamir queried.
The family further called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the hasty release of the prime suspect through bail.
According to Lamir, such an inquest will expose any possible breach of legal procedures, or abuse of judicial discretion by the presiding officers.
It also demanded for the transfer of the case to a neutral ground for the purpose of guaranteeing fairness and justice.
“We want the prosecution of the suspect Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu ,to the fullest extent of the law so as to serve as deterrent to those who may consider violence against state agents.
“The loss of Aminu has left a permanent scar on our family, but what is more painful is seeing the system he served with dedication fail to protect his memory”, the family lamented.
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