The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Wednesday announced the arrest of a serving officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Onoja Samuel, over alleged gunfire at Kubwa Market, Abuja.
Samuel, a Deputy Superintendent of Corps, allegedly went to the market armed with a pistol after receiving reports that some traders had assaulted his wife. He reportedly fired several shots during a subsequent argument.
According to the police, officers attached to the Kubwa Division responded to a distress call at about 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, disarmed the suspect and arrested him. A CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition were recovered.
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The command said the suspect remained in custody and would be charged in court after investigations were concluded.
Following the incident, FCT Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi urged personnel of other security agencies to exercise restraint and notify the relevant police divisions before conducting authorised operations within the territory.
He said improved coordination among security agencies was necessary to prevent avoidable confrontations and safeguard the public.