Onoja Samuel, a Deputy Superintendent of Corps with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has been taken into custody by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for allegedly discharging firearm rounds into the sky at an Abuja market in Kubwa.
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the incident occurred on October 25, 2026, at about 1:50 p.m., following a distress call reporting that an unidentified man was firing a pistol at the market.
According to the statement, police operatives attached to the Kubwa Police Division promptly responded to the call, disarmed the suspect and arrested him.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel allegedly went to the market with a pistol following reports that some traders had assaulted his wife.
The statement said, “during an argument, he fired shots into the air.”
The police disclosed that a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition were recovered from the suspect.
It added that the suspect remained in police custody and would be charged in court after investigations.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, FCAI, urged personnel of sister security agencies to notify the police divisions responsible for their operational areas before carrying out sanctioned operations within the FCT.
According to the statement, the commissioner emphasised the need for restraint and proper coordination among security agencies to prevent avoidable clashes.
The police also urged residents to report security concerns through the emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08061581938.
What You Should Know
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the reckless handling of firearms by security personnel during personal disputes in public spaces. The prompt arrest and disarmament of the officer demonstrate active police intervention to maintain public safety and prevent escalation.
- Positive Impact: Quick police response ensures public safety and deters unlawful use of firearms by armed personnel.
- Potential Concerns: Incidents involving security agents using state-issued weapons for personal grievances undermine public trust and pose severe safety risks to civilians.
