The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Gombe State Command, has suspended one of its officers over the alleged shooting of a tanker driver at New Mile 3 along Gombe Bypass.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday morning, following an altercation between the officer and the driver.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Buhari Sa’ad.
According to the statement, the officer, who was attached to the command’s Anti-Vandalism Unit, was carrying out an enforcement operation when the disagreement occurred.
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Following the incident, the State Commandant, Muhammed Inuwa Usman, ordered the officer’s detention and immediate removal from operational duties pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings.
The commandant also constituted a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The NSCDC said the measures were taken to ensure that the matter was thoroughly investigated and appropriate action taken.
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