It was gathered that the officer may have been suffering from mental instability, while it was also suggested that the incident was triggered by arguments over some deals.
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Bala Ciroma, FCT police commissioner, who confirmed the incident, said the matter is being investigated, noting that normalcy has been restored.
A statement signed by ASP Maryam Yusuf, deputy Public Relations Officer of the command said:
“The FCT Police Command regrettably condemns the unfortunate incident that took place at Dutse Alhaji Division on Saturday 21st December 2019 at about 4.30 involving the murder of a Police Corporal by an Inspector of Police.
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“Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased Inspector fired a shot at the Corporal leading to his death and injuring a Deputy Superintendent before he committed suicide.
“While commiserating with the family members of the deceased, the Commissioner of Police has ordered a discreet investigation into the incident and put measures in place to forestall the reoccurrence of such incident.
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“The Command urges residents to remain calm while reiterating its commitment to provide adequate security during the Christmas/New year Celebration. ”
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