A Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has accidentally shot and killed a colleague in Life Camp, Abuja, security sources confirmed.

The sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 7, DSC Adekunle Emmanuel was accidentally shot on the left upper arm above the bicep by fellow Operative while en route to a principal’s residence at Lias Estate from Corner View Hotel.

The victim was immediately rushed to Maitama General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation, the sources added. (Zagazola)