Crime
Policeman kills colleague, commits suicide in FCT
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday condemned the killing of a Police Corporal by an inspector who later committed suicide in FCT.
A statement by ASP Mariam Yusuf in Abuja said the incident happened on Saturday at the Police Divisional Headquarters in Dutse Alhaji area of the territory.
She said that preliminary investigation into the incident revealed that the inspector fired a shot at the corporal and injured a Deputy Superintendent of Police before committing suicide.
Yusuf said the Commissioner of Police in Charge of FCT, Mr Bala Ciroma, had ordered a discreet investigation into the incident and put measures in place to forestall future reoccurrence.
She said the command commiserates with the family of the deceased and urged residents to remain calm.
Yusuf pledged the commitment of the command to provide adequate security during the Yuletide.
-
Sports19 hours ago
Ancelotti confirms Arda Guler’s stay at Real Madrid
-
Entertainment20 hours ago
Doris Simeon reveals struggle working odd jobs to survive in US
-
News20 hours ago
‘Disbursement ongoing’, FG gives update on N50,000 grants
-
Entertainment20 hours ago
Ex-BBnaija star Miracle graduates with distinction from aviation school
-
Politics17 hours ago
Ibadan residents defy curfew amid LG polls
-
News18 hours ago
Yahaya Bello: EFCC confirms refund of $760,000
-
health17 hours ago
Japa: 58,000 doctors renewed licences in 2023, says medical council
-
News15 hours ago
Lagos cracks down on illegal occupants of Agege railway lines