FCT police arrest NSCDC officer for firing pictures at at Kubwa market over reviews merchants assaulted his spouse

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Onoja Samuel, for allegedly firing pictures into the air throughout a confrontation with merchants at Kubwa Market, Abuja.

The incident occurred on October 25, 2026, at about 1:50 p.m., following a misery name acquired by the police over sporadic gunshots on the market.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a press release on Wednesday, October 28, 2028 stated preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly went to the market with a pistol following reviews that some merchants had assaulted his spouse.

During a confrontation with the merchants, he allegedly fired a number of pictures into the air, prompting the intervention of safety operatives.

The police stated a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of stay 9mm ammunition have been recovered from the suspect.

“On 25th October, 2026, at about 1:50 p.m., a distress call was received at Kubwa Police Division reporting that an unidentified man, armed with a pistol, was firing sporadically into the air at a market in Kubwa, Abuja,” the assertion learn.

“Upon receipt of the report, Police operatives attached to Kubwa Division were promptly deployed to the scene. Following concerted efforts, the suspect was successfully disarmed and arrested.

“Preliminary investigations recognized the suspect as one Onoja Samuel, a Deputy Superintendent of Corps with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

“Further findings revealed that the suspect had gone to the market armed with a pistol following reports that some traders had assaulted his wife.

“During an ensuing argument with the merchants, he fired a number of pictures into the air.

“During the arrest, a CZ pistol and seventeen (17) rounds of live 9mm ammunition were recovered from the suspect.

“He is currently in Police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, urges operatives of sister security agencies to exercise restraint and notify Police Divisions responsible for the areas in which they intend to conduct sanctioned operations within the FCT, to ensure proper coordination and prevent avoidable clashes.”