Some unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead a middle-aged man, identified as Khalid Bichi, in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday night.

Bichi, said to be an employee of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, was reportedly killed by his attackers just before 9 pm while he was out to get food, the Guardian reports.

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.

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