NSCDC officer arrested for firing shots during confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market, Abuja.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 - The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Onoja Samuel, for allegedly firing shots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market, Abuja.

The incident occurred on October 25, 2026, at about 1:50 p.m., following a distress call received by the police over sporadic gunshots at the market.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, October 28, 2028 said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly went to the market with a pistol following reports that some traders had assaulted his wife.

During a confrontation with the traders, he allegedly fired several shots into the air, prompting the intervention of security operatives.

The police said a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition were recovered from the suspect.

“On 25th October, 2026, at about 1:50 p.m., a distress call was received at Kubwa Police Division reporting that an unidentified man, armed with a pistol, was firing sporadically into the air at a market in Kubwa, Abuja,” the statement read.

"Upon receipt of the report, Police operatives attached to Kubwa Division were promptly deployed to the scene. Following concerted efforts, the suspect was successfully disarmed and arrested.

"Preliminary investigations identified the suspect as one Onoja Samuel, a Deputy Superintendent of Corps with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

"Further findings revealed that the suspect had gone to the market armed with a pistol following reports that some traders had assaulted his wife. 

"During an ensuing argument with the traders, he fired several shots into the air.

"During the arrest, a CZ pistol and seventeen (17) rounds of live 9mm ammunition were recovered from the suspect. 

“He is currently in Police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, urges operatives of sister security agencies to exercise restraint and notify Police Divisions responsible for the areas in which they intend to conduct sanctioned operations within the FCT, to ensure proper coordination and prevent avoidable clashes."