The incident occurred on October 25, 2026, during a confrontation between the officer and traders at the market. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command arrested Samuel after receiving a report that an armed man was firing shots into the air.
According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that the officer had gone to the market following reports that some traders had assaulted his wife. A CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition were reportedly recovered during his arrest.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, NSCDC spokesperson Babawale Afolabi said the corps had suspended the officer and ordered an Orderly Room Trial to establish his level of responsibility.
The corps described the alleged conduct as a serious breach of its rules of engagement and standard operating procedures. The disciplinary process will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, with further action dependent on its findings.
The suspension follows the police investigation and is not a determination of criminal guilt. The FCT Police Command had earlier said the officer would be charged in court after investigations were concluded.
The NSCDC said the outcome of its internal disciplinary proceedings would be made public when the process is completed.
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has suspended Deputy Superintendent Onoja Babayo Samuel following an alleged shooting incident at Kubwa Market in Abuja. The corps has also ordered an internal disciplinary trial to determine his culpability. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has suspended a Deputy Superintendent of Corps, Onoja Babayo Samuel, following an alleged...
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- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has suspended Deputy Superintendent Onoja Babayo Samuel following an alleged shooting incident at Kubwa Market in Abuja.
- The corps has also ordered an internal disciplinary trial to determine his culpability.
- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has suspended a Deputy Superintendent of Corps, Onoja Babayo Samuel, following an alleged shooting incident at Kubwa Market in Abuja.The incident occurred on October 25, 2026, during a confrontation between the officer and traders at the market.
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has suspended Deputy Superintendent Onoja Babayo Samuel following an alleged shooting incident at Kubwa Market in Abuja. The corps has also ordered an internal disciplinary trial to determine his culpability. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has suspended a Deputy Superintendent of Corps, Onoja Babayo Samuel, following an alleged...
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October 29, 2026
