A 33-year-old man, identified as Obinna Nwigwe has been arrested by the FCT Police Command for allegedly shooting his friend, Andrew Philemon, during a heated argument in Abuja.
The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a press statement on Monday, stated that the suspect was arrested on December 26, 2024, at a guest house after he shot Philemon.
She explained that Nwigwe claimed the shooting was an act of self-defense, adding that at the time of the incident, the suspect was armed with a pump-action rifle.
“On December 26, 2024, police officers responded to a distress call from Najob Guest House in Bwari, where gunfire had been reported. Upon arrival, they discovered 29-year-old Andrew Philemon bleeding from critical injuries after being shot by 33-year-old Obinna.
“Nwigwe claimed the shooting was an act of self-defense, following a heated argument. At the time of the incident, he was armed with a pump-action rifle.
“A thorough search of Nwigwe’s residence yielded an alarming array 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 expanded cartridges, a bow with arrows, various knives, a sword stick, a toy gun, a taser, a bulletproof jacket, multiple sets of police uniforms and boot.
“Andrew Philemon is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital, while Obinna Nwigwe is expected to face charges once the investigation concludes,” the police added.
