NSCDC officer faces orderly room trial for capturing trailer driver in Gombe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Gombe State Command, has ordered an orderly room trial of a member of personnel connected to its Anti-Vandal Unit over an alleged capturing incident involving a trailer driver alongside Gombe Bypass.

The incident occurred on Thursday morning, November 12, 2026, at New Mile 3, throughout a routine enforcement operation by personnel of the unit.

The State Commandant, Muhammed Inuwa Usman, gave the directive following an altercation reportedly involving the NSCDC personnel and the trailer driver, which left the motive force with gunshot accidents.

In response, Usman ordered the arrest of the officer allegedly concerned and relieved him of his operational duties pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings.

He additionally constituted a disciplinary committee to analyze the circumstances surrounding the incident and be certain that the matter was dealt with totally, professionally and in accordance with established procedures.

The command disclosed in an announcement on Thursday that the end result of the orderly room trial and the inner disciplinary course of could be made public upon their conclusion.

Expressing remorse over the incident, Usman reaffirmed the Corps’ dedication to defending lives and property, upholding skilled requirements and respecting the elemental rights of residents.

He confused that the command would neither condone nor defend any personnel whose conduct endangered public security or violated operational pointers and established guidelines of engagement.

The commandant appealed to residents, motorists and different members of the general public, significantly these across the Gombe Bypass, to stay calm and law-abiding whereas investigations continued.

He additionally wished the injured driver a speedy restoration, assuring the general public that acceptable disciplinary measures could be taken and justice pursued in accordance with the regulation.