Gombe NSCDC suspends officer over alleged shooting of motorist

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Gombe State Command, has suspended 1 of its officers implicit the alleged shooting of a tanker operator astatine New Mile 3 on Gombe Bypass.

The incidental reportedly occurred connected Thursday morning, pursuing an altercation betwixt the serviceman and the driver.

The bid disclosed this successful a connection issued by its Public Relations Officer, Buhari Sa'ad.

According to the statement, the officer, who was attached to the command's Anti-Vandalism Unit, was carrying retired an enforcement cognition erstwhile the disagreement occurred.

The connection said the confrontation betwixt the serviceman and the tanker operator escalated earlier the alleged shooting.

Following the incident, the State Commandant, Muhammed Inuwa Usman, ordered the officer's detention and contiguous removal from operational duties pending the decision of disciplinary proceedings.

The commandant besides constituted a committee to analyse the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The NSCDC said the measures were taken to guarantee that the substance was thoroughly investigated and due enactment taken.

Gombe NSCDC suspends serviceman implicit alleged shooting of motorist

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