By Bako Christopher
Kubwa, Nigeria — Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested a Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for firing sporadically at Kubwa Market, Abuja.
The suspect, identified as Onoja Samuel, was arrested on October 25, 2026, at about 1:50 p.m., following a distress call to Kubwa Police Division that an armed man was shooting into the air in the market.
This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh.
Police operatives deployed to the scene disarmed and arrested him, recovering a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect stormed the market armed after receiving reports that some traders had assaulted his wife. In the ensuing argument with the traders, he fired several shots into the air.
The suspect is in Police custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has urged personnel of sister security agencies to exercise restraint and always notify the nearest Police Division when conducting sanctioned operations within the FCT to ensure coordination and avoid clashes.
The Command urged residents to report emergencies on 08032003913, 08061581938.
