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Police arrest NSCDC officer over shooting at Abuja market

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Summary

The FCT Police Command says it arrested a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officer after he allegedly fired shots into the air during a confrontation at a market in Kubwa, Abuja.

Highlights

  • Police said the suspect was identified as Deputy Superintendent Onoja Samuel.
  • The incident was reported on 25 October 2026 at about 1:50 p.m. after a distress call to Kubwa Police Division.
  • Police said the officer was disarmed and arrested at the scene.
  • A pistol and 17 rounds of 9mm live ammunition were recovered, according to the police.
  • Police said preliminary findings linked the incident to a dispute after reports that some traders had assaulted the officer’s wife.

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