A senior officer of the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abuja, has died after allegedly shooting at his commanding officer and later sustaining a fatal gunshot wound.
As reported by Daiky Post, the incident reportedly occurred around 9:37am on Monday, September 7, while officers were carrying out their duties at the correctional facility.
The officer was said to have opened fire at the commander but missed his target after the superior officer reportedly moved out of the line of fire.
According to a security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the development later took a tragic turn when the officer was found with a gunshot injury believed to have been self-inflicted.
He subsequently died from the injury, throwing the custodial facility into a state of shock.
Makama said the motive behind the alleged attack remained unknown as authorities commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and an investigation has been launched to establish what led to the shooting,” he reported.
The remains of the deceased officer were subsequently taken to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital for further procedures as investigations into the incident continue.
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