A senior officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service attached to the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abuja, has died following an alleged attempt to shoot his commanding officer.
The incident reportedly occurred around Monday, September 7, while correctional personnel were carrying out their duties at the facility.
The officer allegedly opened fire on his commander but missed after the superior officer reportedly moved away from the line of fire.
Shortly after the incident, the senior officer was found with a gunshot injury suspected to have been self-inflicted.
He was subsequently rushed for medical attention, but reportedly died from the injury.
Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the incident, said the circumstances that triggered the confrontation had yet to be established.
Makama stated that authorities had commenced an investigation to determine what led to the shooting and the events surrounding the officer’s death.
The deceased’s remains were later evacuated to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital for further necessary procedures as investigations continue.