An arrest has been made in connection with the murder of an AEDC official in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended Oputa Vitus in connection with the homicide of Ibrahim Garba Haji, a staff member of the Abuja Electrical Distribution Company (AEDC).
Haji was reportedly stabbed by the suspect with a knife in Pasali, Kabusa Community, Abuja on Tuesday while carrying out his official duties in the community.
Another AEDC staff member who was with Haji at the time was also assaulted and sustained injuries.
The FCT Command's spokesperson, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, confirmed the incident, stating that the arrest was made in response to a distress call.
“The arrest was made following a distress call received on 25th February, 2020 at about 1444hrs at Kabusa Division regarding the suspect who had inflicted serious injuries on two AEDC sta...