A disc jockey, Bashir Dauda, was killed when armed robbers attacked the Volcano Hotel at Gwarinpa in Abuja on Saturday.
It was gathered that the slain DJ died at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jabi, Abuja, where he was rushed to.
Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident on Sunday.
Adeh noted that the police rushed to the scene immediately after receiving a distress call and found Dauda on the floor and took him to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
“On 15/06/2024 at about 05:07 am a distress call was received by the FCT Police Command that a robbery incident had taken place at Volcano Peak Court Hotel, 4th Avenue around 03:35 am.
“Operatives from the Gwarimpa Police Division immediately deployed to the scene, secured the premises, and discovered that one Bashir Dauda had been shot by the attackers.
“The victim was quickly rushed to Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, where doctors on duty confirmed him dead. The corpse was released on the request of the family to be buried according to Islamic rites.”
Adeh noted that an investigation was ongoing on the incident.
“Investigation is still ongoing in a bid to apprehend the culprits while further developments will be communicated in due course,” she added.
“The FCT Police Command advises residents to always be conscious of their surroundings, when you notice suspicious activities, call the police immediately, and we will respond swiftly.”
A resident of the area named Sani who witnessed the incident said the incident had caused panic in the area, as incidents of armed robbery are rampant.
” In the early hours of Saturday, some armed robbers attacked the Volcano Hotel at Gwarinpa. They robbed some guests in the hotel and took away their belongings. The money and phones of the guests were stolen.
“A DJ was shot. He died at the hospital in Jabi. We have been experiencing a series of armed robbery incidents in Gwarinpa recently, and this particular one has heightened fears among residents.”
