The federal government has relieved a Chinese company in Niger State of any direct involvement in the killing of a personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
The Special Adviser to the Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao in a statement on Friday said a stray bullet hit the Immigration officer, adding that the officer was not shot on the order of the Chinese company or its employees.
The statement asserted that the federal government has launched a full-scale investigation into the shooting of the personnel in collaboration with other security agencies and the circumstances surrounding his unfortunate death would be unraveled.
“The officer was hit by a stray bullet that was neither shot on the order of the Chinese company nor its employee”.
“Accordingly, the Federal Government has launched full scale investigation 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,” the statement added.