Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the detention of policemen allegedly involved in the death of Miss Anita Akapson in Abuja.

Idris also ordered immediate investigation of the incident in which the deceased was allegedly shot dead by a policeman, who later claimed that it was a mistaken identity.

The deceased, believed to be a staff member of National Emergency Management Agency, was allegedly killed close to her residence in Maitama, Abuja, by the police during an argument.

According to Force Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, Idris directed the Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory to commence the investigation.

The police boss also commiserated with her family and assured them that “justice will be done on the matter.”

The IGP further stated that the public will be informed of the outcome of investigations into the incident.

Although the circumstances surrounding her murder are yet to be clear, reports say she was gunned down by the policemen near her home after having an argument with them.

Until her death, Akapson was a staff of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).