Family of woman killed by AEPB officials cries out for justice

 

The family of late Mrs. Mary James Ojobane, who was allegedly killed by an official of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) in an attempt to confiscate her goods, has called on the police authorities and groups to help them get justice.

The deceased’s family disclosed that the incident, which occurred at the former Police Barracks at the Wuse Zone 6 Abuja, had left them devastated.
According to reports, the deceased, a petty dealer on bean cake, was reportedly pushed down by an official of AEPB on September 1^st and died few hours later in the hospital.

The AEPB officials had claimed that they were on an official assignment to destroy illegal shops and roadside kiosks.
Investigations however revealed that a certain Chuma Chukwu, a businessman, who lives in the same neighbourhood, had reportedly written a petition against the deceased and others claiming that ...

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