Tributes are pouring in for Usman Umar, deputy commissioner of police (DCP) in charge of operations in the federal capital territory (FCT), who was killed on Monday.
Umar was reportedly killed during a protest by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shiites, in Abuja.
He was said to have been shot while trying to pacify the protesting Shi’ite members. He later died at an undisclosed hospital.
Nigerians have taken to Twitter to pay their last respects to the fallen hero.
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“No one deserves untimely death, not DCP Umar or the 6 Shiites killed today. This is what we have all being screaming since 2015 but some kept laughing at us. See where we are today,” said Deji Adeyanju.
“DCP Umar was a complete gentleman and very amiable. I’m in shock! May Allah SWT overlook his shortcomings and grant him the highest place in Jannah. Amin,” a user wrote.
“Too bad he left in such an avoidable way, no way his fault. God rest his soul. God bring solace to the souls in despair for his demise. We love and cherish your contributions, sir. Salute, ” another user said.
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Here is what some Nigerians had to say:
No one deserves untimely death, not DCP Umar or the 6 Shiites killed today. This is what we have all being screaming since 2015 but some kept laughing at us. See where we are today.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) July 22, 2019
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Rest In Peace DCP Usman Umar pic.twitter.com/ZcbXWIQIFZ
— MOROCO (@ibrahimu14) July 22, 2019
MY CONDOLENCE GOES TO THE PEOPLE OF BELEL and Adamawa state at-large
Shi'ites killed DCP Usman Umar Belel in Abuja today.
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May his soul rest in peace, Ameen.😭😭🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/gpnqHTIXxdAdvertisement— Comr Mohammed Adamu jambutu. $Sorai (@comr_adamu) July 22, 2019
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My condolences to the family of Precious Owolabi, the @channelstv reporter and @NaijaCorpers shot dead today during a Shiite-police clash in Abuja. President @MBuhari should act fast to “cool temper” all around. Nigeria is on the brink! My condolences too to DCP Umar’s family.
— Kingsley Moghalu OON (@MoghaluKingsley) July 22, 2019
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Advertisement— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí 🇳🇬 (@ogundamisi) July 22, 2019
DCP Umar was a complete gentle man and very amiable. I’m in shock! May Allah SWT overlook his shortcomings and grant him the highest place in jannah. Amin🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/4DEKJuWwDI
— Omotoke Rahma (@Toke_Rahma) July 22, 2019
Too bad he left in such an avoidable way, no way his fault.
God rest his soul.
God bring solace to the souls in despair for his demise.
We love and cherish your contributions sir.
Salute!— God's Blue Eyed Boy (@TundeMusaEkene) July 22, 2019
See life!! He left home, hoped to return later alas his lifeless body in a body-bag will be dumped possibly in a place he never liked. RIP
— Ogbeni Akeem Badru (@akeembadru) July 22, 2019
So sad, we lost a gentle, calm and nice police officer in such a gruesome way. May the Almighty grant his wife and orphaned children succour
— wasilat (@babyjaff) July 22, 2019
This is indeed sad, may Allah grant him aljanah fridaus
— Olu Awojebe (@Officialyjebe) July 22, 2019
This is indeed sad, may Allah grant him aljanah fridaus
— Olu Awojebe (@Officialyjebe) July 22, 2019
Too sad …you wake up and say “let me go and come back” and you hear the call… God please guide our steps… The job you sign up to, to protect lives and property and yet you never make it. Rest In Peace Sir, you’d forever be remembered.
— VM Ahmadu (@mva14) July 22, 2019
May Allah shower his mercy on him and provide for his family. Ameen. It is unfortunate that he paid the ultimate price on something he doesn't have control over. Very sad. Look at the little child he has left. They have taken his father away.
— Aminu الأمين (@aminuArgungu) July 22, 2019
Here is DCP Umar who lost his life during gun battle with Shiite members today in Abuja.
May his Soul Rest In Peace,Ameen! pic.twitter.com/0LIQU8bsDT
— westenrollings (@westenrollings) July 22, 2019
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