The Shi’ites, while protesting on Monday, urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate the killing of the journalist. The statement said “on receipt of the news of the passing away of the journalist Alex Ogbu, we became deeply sad and pensive. “We urge the NHRC to investigate the death of DCP Usman Umar Belel and Mr Precious Owolabi. We vehemently condemn the murder of the trio of Mr Alex Ogbu, the DCP Usman Umar Belel and Mr Precious Owolabi. Therefore, we urge the Executive Secretary to investigate the murder of the DCP Usman Umar, Mr Precious Owolabi and Alex Ogbu.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 27, 2020 15:45 UTC