The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Audu Dabigi, has directed the Murder part of the Prison Investigation Division (CID) of the State Command, to totally probe the circumstances surrounding the demise of Felix Blaise, a 15-year-old pupil of Air Drive Complete College, Kaduna.
LEADERSHIP earlier reported that the scholar was mentioned to have been allegedly tortured to demise by two Senior Secondary college students of SS3 of the varsity within the dormitory throughout the Air Drive Base in Mando space, Kaduna.
The incident occurred on June 19, 2024, when the 2 SS3 college students invited the deceased pupil to their room for punishment however ended up allegedly killing him.
The Nigerian Air Drive (NAF) authorities, via its spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, had promised an intensive investigation to unravel the circumstances that led to the demise of the scholar.
“To keep away from all types of speculations, an intensive investigation is presently ongoing to unravel how, why and what truly led to the demise of the sufferer,” Gabkwet had mentioned.
The household of Felix, who was the Assistant Head Boy of the varsity, had additionally demanded for justice.
On Thursday, the Kaduna State Police Command mentioned it has taken over the matter, directing the Command’s SCID to conduct an investigation into the suspected homicide of the 15-year-old Felix.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mansir Hassan, disclosed this whereas talking with journalists in Kaduna.
He mentioned the Nigerian Air Drive has formally handed over the case to the Polixe Command after conducting a preliminary investigation into the matter.
The police spokesman quoted the Commissioner of Police as saying that the command would deal with the case professionally.
He urged the general public to stay calm and permit the investigation course of to proceed with out interference.
“We’ve got acquired the case file. The suspects have been transfered to us and they’re in our custody. A crack group has been set as much as observe up the case. We’ll do a diligent {and professional} work to get to the foundation of the matter,” the police spokesman assured.
In his response, a member of the family and an uncle to the late Felix, Mr. Paul Wazimtu, expressed delight over the peace of mind given by the Police Command on the matter.
