Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Member allegedly killed a Commercial driver

Nigeria  Security and Civil Defence Corps Member allegedly killed a Commercial driver

A commercial driver was allegedly short dead by an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Isiala Ngwa Division, in Abia State yesterday being 15th April 2020.

He was reported to be conveying perishable and non-perishable food items in his car to deliver when he was stopped by the NSCDC official.

The Commercial driver and the official later got into an argument. The reason for the argument cannot be verified at the moment but some people have claimed that it was over bribe.

It was reported that the driver allegedly tried to drive off during the argument and the NSCDC official allegedly shot at him.

The death of the driver led to heavy traffic on the Umuikaa, Isiala Ngwa South LGA axis of Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway as youths in the area took to the road to protest the alleged killing.

The incident was said to have angered youths in the area who attempted lynching the NSCDC official.

He narrowly escaped death by running into a police station in the area.

The state governor has expressed shock over the development.

In a press release signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu and made available to newsmen in Umuahia on Wednesday, the state governor condemned the act.

Abia state governor also appealed to members of the public to remain calm and not to take law into their hands.