On Friday night, unknown gunmen reportedly shot and killed a middle-aged man named Khalid Bichi in Maitama, Abuja.
Bichi, a Federal Inland Revenue Service employee, was reportedly killed by his attackers shortly before 9 p.m. while out for supper, according to the Guardian.
He was reportedly shot multiple times.
He was afterwards rushed to Maitama General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to sources, Bichi was known for being active on social media with the username @Khalid Bichi and had connections with influential politicians.
The deceased will be laid to rest today at 1:30 pm following a funeral prayer at Abuja National.