Summary: An NSCDC officer, Onoja Samuel, has been arrested by FCT Police after allegedly firing gunshots at Kubwa market in Abuja following reports that traders assaulted his wife. Get the full gist here.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has moved swiftly to arrest one of their own — well, not exactly their own, but a fellow uniform man. Onoja Samuel, an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has been apprehended after he allegedly opened fire at a market in Kubwa, Abuja.
What Happened?
According to reports, the drama unfolded at Kubwa market when Onoja Samuel allegedly pulled out his service weapon and fired shots after receiving information that traders at the market had assaulted his wife. As any Nigerian man would understand, hearing that your wife has been manhandled is enough to make your blood boil — but discharging a firearm in a crowded market? That crosses a very dangerous line.
Security Forces Must Obey the Law
While many Nigerians can empathise with the emotion behind the act — after all, who wouldn’t feel protective of their spouse — the reality is that security operatives are held to a higher standard. Carrying a government-issued firearm comes with enormous responsibility, and using it outside of lawful duty is not just reckless, it is criminal.
Markets like Kubwa are always bustling with traders, shoppers, mothers carrying babies on their backs, and children running errands for their parents. Discharging a weapon in such an environment could have ended in unimaginable tragedy.
FCT Police React
The FCT Police Command wasted no time in arresting Onoja Samuel following the incident. The command has made it clear that no one — regardless of their position in the security apparatus — is above the law. This kind of firm response is exactly what Nigerians expect and deserve from their law enforcement agencies.
The Bigger Conversation
This incident once again raises important questions about the conduct of Nigeria’s security personnel. Too often, we hear stories of officers abusing their positions and the weapons entrusted to them. Whether it is a domestic dispute, a road rage altercation, or a market brawl, a uniform and a gun should never be used as tools of personal vengeance.
If the traders truly assaulted his wife, the proper channel was clear — report the matter to the police, file a complaint, and let justice take its course. That is the Nigeria we all want to live in.
The case is currently under investigation. We will continue to follow developments as they unfold.
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