NSCDC Officer Arrested for Firing Shots in Abuja Market

Onoja Samuel, a Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, was arrested by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for allegedly firing shots into the air at a market in Kubwa, Abuja. The incident occurred on 25th October 2026 at approximately 1:50 p.m.

Samuel reportedly went to the market armed with a pistol after receiving reports that some traders had assaulted his wife. During an argument with the traders, he discharged his firearm multiple times into the air.

The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, stated that police operatives from the Kubwa Division responded to a distress call regarding an armed man firing shots. Upon arrival, they successfully disarmed and arrested Samuel, recovering a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition.

Samuel remains in police custody and will face charges after investigations are completed. FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, urged personnel from other security agencies to exercise restraint and coordinate with police divisions for authorized operations.