The 23-year-old female youth corp member, Linda Igwetu, that was shot down by a trigger-happy policeman identified as Benjamin Peters, has been laid to rest.

Linda reportedly bled to death at the Garki General Hospital, Abuja after being hit by a bullet released from Benjamin’s gun on the 4th of July, despite all efforts by the surgeon on duty to keep her alive.

Linda was reported to have gone out with some friends to celebrate the completion of the compulsory one-year youth service required of Nigerian graduates. While returning back home, Linda and her friends reportedly refused to stop at a police checkpoint when Benjamin Peters opened fire on the car they were in.

The police officer trying to defend his actions alleged that he heard someone scream kidnappers, thus prompting to offload his gun on the escaping vehicle.

23-year-old Linda was, however, unlucky as she met her demise just a few hours before her passing out parade, and before she could achieve another milestone towards becoming a functional member of the Nigerian society.

Linda Igwetu was laid to rest on July 28 in her hometown in Ukpor, Nnewi South local government area of Anambra state.

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Humility is the watch word. Perhaps the driver stopped or the officer exhibits little patience. This tragedy would have been averted. My blame goes to both driver and the officer equally. RIP.