Precious Owolabi, Journalist shot during Shiites, Police clash dies

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

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Published July 22, 2019 - 11:28 pm Updated July 23, 2019 - 1:14 pm

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Precious Owolabi, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), serving with Channels TV is dead.

The journalist was shot during a clash between members of the Shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and the police on Monday.

Owolabi’s death was announced by Channels TV while casting the 10 p.m. news.

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Muhammad Ameer Aliyu is a prolific journalist who joined Okay News in 2015, aiming to contribute to the platform's positive growth. Currently serving as the Senior Editor, he plays a key role in shaping the digital news landscape.

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