The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Audu Dabigi, has directed the Murder part of the Felony 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 Power Complete College, Kaduna.
LEADERSHIP earlier reported that the scholar was stated to have been allegedly tortured to demise by two Senior Secondary college students of SS3 of the varsity within the dormitory inside the Air Power 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 Power (NAF) authorities, by way of 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 kinds of speculations, an intensive investigation is at present ongoing to unravel how, why and what really led to the demise of the sufferer,” Gabkwet had stated.
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 stated 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 stated the Nigerian Air Power 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 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 comply with up the case. We’ll do a diligent {and professional} work to get to the basis 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 reassurance given by the Police Command on the matter.