Shi’ite protest: Buhari mourns Channels TV reporter, DCP Umar

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with families of Precious Owolabi, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member with Channels television and deputy commissioner of police, Usman Umar of the federal capital territory police command, who died during the violent protest by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Abuja on Monday.

The president also condoled with the management and staff of the television station and police leadership over the loss.

In a statement by the special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, the president urges them to remain steadfast and committed to their professional callings.

President Buhari calls their death untimely, sad, regrettable and worrisome.

He adds that perpetrators of the mayhem will not go unpunished, stressing that no government can tolerate unceasing affront to constituted authority.

He prayed God almighty to grant rest to the souls of the departed and speedy recovery to the injured.