Seven people in connection with the murder of BBNaija star, Khafi’s brother have been arrested by the police.
Earlier today, Five men, aged 18 to 24, a boy, 16, and a woman, 34, were arrested and are in custody.
Alexander Kareem, 20, was shot close to his family house in Shepherd’s Bush, West London on June 8,while he was walking back home from a convenience store.
He was shot in a case of mistaken identity and after the shooting, a white Range Rover, from which he was shot, was later found burnt out.
According to the post-mortem conducted on him, he died from gunshot wounds to his chest and abdomen.
Detective chief inspector, Wayne Jolley, who is leading the investigation for the Met’s Specialist Crime Team, said the arrests were a “significant development.”
“I believe this murder to have been a case of mistaken identity, perpetrated recklessly and with no regard whatsoever for human life.”
“We will continue to work hard to make sure those responsible are brought to justice.”
However, Alexander Kareem was buried on Wednesday, July 29, at the Margravine Cemetery in Hammersmith.
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