NSCDC ORDERS TRIAL OF OFFICER OVER SHOOTING OF TRAILER DRIVER IN GOMBE

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has ordered an internal disciplinary trial of an officer allegedly involved in shooting a trailer driver in Gombe State.

The incident occurred on Thursday morning at New Mile 3 along the Gombe Bypass during a routine enforcement operation by the command’s Anti-Vandal Unit.

An altercation reportedly broke out between personnel and the driver, leaving him with gunshot injuries.

State Commandant Muhammed Inuwa Usman ordered the arrest of the officer allegedly involved and removed him from operational duties pending disciplinary proceedings.

He also set up a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

In a statement, the command said the findings of the investigation and Orderly Room Trial would be made public once the processes were completed.

Usman expressed regret over the incident and said the corps would not protect personnel whose actions endangered lives or breached operational guidelines.

He urged residents and motorists around the bypass to remain calm while investigations continued.

The commandant wished the injured driver a speedy recovery and promised that appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law.