The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has suspended an officer accused of shooting a tanker driver during an altercation along the Gombe Bypass.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday morning at New Mile 3, following a disagreement between the officer and the driver.
According to a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Buhari Sa’ad, the officer was attached to the Anti-Vandalism Unit and was reportedly carrying out an enforcement operation when the confrontation occurred.
The disagreement allegedly escalated, resulting in the shooting of the tanker driver.
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Reacting to the incident, the State Commandant, Muhammed Inuwa Usman, ordered the officer’s immediate detention and removal from operational duties pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings.
The commandant also constituted an investigative committee to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine appropriate action.
The NSCDC assured the public that the matter would be thoroughly investigated and necessary measures taken.
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