The FCT Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Obinna Nwigwe, for allegedly shooting his friend, Andrew Philemon, during a heated argument at Najob Guest House in Bwari.
The FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying it was a disturbing case of violent crime.
Adeh said the incident occurred on December 26, 2024, when the police responded to a distress call about gunfire.
“Upon arriving at the scene, they found 29-year-old Philemon critically injured from a gunshot wound. Nwigwe, armed with a pump-action rifle, claimed the shooting was in self-defence after the argument escalated.
“Police officers swiftly responded to the distress call and arrested Obinna Nwigwe at the scene. A search of his residence later revealed a shocking cache of weapons,” Adeh stated.
The police retrieved a cache of weapons, including five Dane guns, one English-made single-barrel gun, an AK-47 magazine containing 29 rounds of 7.62 live ammunition, four live cartridges, 17 spent cartridges, a bow with arrows, various knives, a sword-stick, a toy gun, a taser, a bulletproof jacket, and multiple sets of police uniforms and boots.
Adeh said Philemon is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Abuja, while Nwigwe is detention pending the conclusion of investigations.
“This case highlights the need for vigilance and the dangers of illegal firearm possession. The suspect will face the full weight of the law,” SP Adeh stated.
