By Jimmy
Three officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been arrested for shooting and grievously injuring two secondary school students.
The incident took place at the Senior Secondary School, Life Camp, within the Jabi and Gwarinpa areas of the Federal Capital Territory where the officers were assigned to provide security during an ongoing examination.
The reason for the shooting has not been disclosed as at press time.
SEE: Tinubu road agenda: President Tinubu’s road strategy earns engineers’ approval
Following the shooting, a couple of angry high school students vandalized three NSCDC patrol vehicles in protest against the attack on their injured colleagues.
According to PUNCH, the Nigeria Police have arrested and detained the three NSCDC operatives while the two injured students are currently receiving treatment at the Gwarinpa Hospital.
Confirming the incident, the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the police had restored peace in the affected area. Also, the Commissioner of Police, Haruna Garba, has ordered an investigation into the incident.
“The incident happened, but our operatives intervened in time to restore law and order, and the environment is now peaceful. Two injured students are currently receiving treatment, and the CP, Haruna Garba, has ordered the commencement of an investigation into the incident,” Adeh said.
The spokesperson for the FCT NSCDC, Comfort Okomanyi, in response to the incident, said she was indisposed and would give an update on the issue after inquiry.
Recommended posts:
Residents angry as NDLEA operatives shoot two dead during raid in Lagos
“Stop going to social media to complain about police officers” – IGP Egbetokun urges Nigerians
FCT Police Commissioner laments misuse of emergency numbers for loans, warns perpetrators
Wike reveals plans for N5 billion palliative: transportation and food supplies support
