Civil Defence officer allegedly shot dead by policeman

An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday was allegedly shot dead by an unidentified police officer in Abuja.

The NSCDC officer identified as Ogar Ochigbo was confirmed dead at Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja where he was taken to after the incident.

Our correspondent learnt that the Civil Defence officer was attacked by the policeman after he was caught plying a one-way route.

The Guardian gathered that Ochigo was shot during an argument with the police officer.

Details later.

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