In a statement, the church’s head pastor said: “This is not just an attack on one of our members — this is an attack on innocent civilians trying to serve God in peace. We demand an investigation and full accountability.”The police officer, whose identity is now being pieced together by human rights groups and eyewitnesses, is reportedly on the run. Advocacy groups like SERAP and Amnesty International Nigeriabhave weighed in, calling the incident a clear case of abuse of power* and a reminder of the urgent need for police reform.This comes at a time when public confidence in the Nigerian Police Force is already at a low, following previous high-profile cases of police brutality and misuse of firearms.As the victim continues his recovery, the cry for justice grows louder. Nigerians are demanding answers: *Who gave the officer the right to open fire? Why has there been no official police response? And most importantly — when will justice be served?The nation waits.“I Was Just Doing God’s Work When He Shot Me!” — Abuja Church Worker Breaks Silence on Horrific Encounter with Trigger-Happy Police Officer | Evidence SurfacesIn a shocking turn of events that has sent waves of outrage across social media, an Abuja-based church worker has cried out for justice, claiming he was unlawfully shot by a trigger-happy police officer — who then fled the scene without offering help or reporting the incident.The victim, whose name has been withheld for security reasons, described the horrifying moment during a press briefing. He revealed that the incident occurred near his church premises in Gwarinpa, Abuja, after a minor misunderstanding between the police patrol team and some residents.“I was just returning from setting up for our church outreach program when everything went dark. I heard a loud bang, felt intense pain, and collapsed. Next thing I knew, people were screaming, and the officer had disappeared,”he recounted, fighting back tears.Photos and *verified medical reports now circulating online confirm a gunshot wound to the leg, with the bullet narrowly missing a major artery. The church leadership has also spoken out, condemning the act and demanding swift action from the Nigerian Police Force (NPF).
