NSCDC Official Shots Man In The Waist For Urinating Near Its Office

A 32-year-old man recognized merely as Nwa-Aba was reportedly shot early yesterday morning, by an official of the Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River State.

 

An NSCDC official reportedly shot on the man whereas he was urinating reverse the Calabar, Cross River State workplace of the Corps.

 

Although the shooter is but to be recognized, an eyewitness informed The Nation that Nwa-Aba was shot twice in his waist as he relieved himself about 50 metres away from the NSCDC workplace.

The eyewitness stated;

 

“He was urinating at a spot when the Civil Defence officer shot him in his waist. He’s a labourer on the Petroleum Tanker Driver’s park. He has been rushed to the hospital and we don’t know his situation for now.”

 

One Shiny Uzo, who additionally witnessed the incident, condemned the taking pictures, saying the bullets may have killed Nwa-Aba.

 

Uzo stated;

 

“Was he suspected of getting any intention to commit a criminal offense? They shot him earlier than understanding that he was solely urinating. Even when it was at their gate, he ought to not shoot him. He isn’t a legal, he’s simply answering the decision of nature.”

 

It was learnt that the taking pictures led to a protest by a bunch of youths who demanded for justice for the sufferer. They have been nonetheless dispersed by armed officers of NSCDC.

 

NSCDC spokesman, Solomon John disclosed that the incident is being investigated. John stated;

 

“We got here on this morning (Wednesday) to find what occurred as a result of it occurred within the early hours and solely officers who have been on evening responsibility witnessed it. I can inform you that there’s an ongoing investigation,” he stated, including that “the man is okay” after being rushed to hospital.