A yet-to-be identified police inspector shot dead a corporal and injured a deputy superintendent before taking his own life in the federal capital territory (FCT) on Saturday.
The incident reportedly occurred about 4:00pm in Dutsen Alhaji, a community in Bwari area council.
It is not clear why the police officer took the action but the incident sparked panic in the community.
Confirming the development, Miriam Yusuf, FCT police deputy spokesperson, said Bala Ciroma, police commissioner, has already ordered a “discreet” investigation into the incident.
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Yusuf said the police command is putting measures in place to prevent a recurrence of such an incident.
“The FCT Police Command regrettably condemns the unfortunate incident that took place at Dutsen Alhaji Division involving the murder of a police Corporal by an Inspector,” she said in a statement.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased Inspector fired a shot at the Corporal leading to his death and injuring a Deputy Superintendent of Police before he committed suicide.”
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The police asked citizens to remain calm.
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