Some unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead a middle-aged man, identified as Khalid Bichi, in Maitama area of Abuja, on Friday night.
Gatekeepers News reports that Bichi, said to be an employee of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, was reportedly killed by his attackers just before 9 pm while he was out to get food.
He was reportedly shot multiple times.
He was afterwards rushed to Maitama General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to sources, Bichi was known for being active on social media with the username @Khalid Bichi and had connections with influential politicians.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh when contacted said the police were investigating the matter.
It was gathered he was laid to rest on Saturday afternoon after a funeral prayer at Abuja National Mosque.
