Crime
Prison officer arrested after colleague dies following a scuffle
A Nigerian correctional officer stationed at the Burra Correctional Centre in Bauchi State has been arrested after his colleague passed away during an argument over food.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 17, at about 2 p.m in Burra town, Ningi LGA of the state.
WikkiTimes reports that an eyewitness recounted that the deceased, Aliyu Abubakar Chiroma & his colleague, Kabiru Abubakar, were well-known close friends at the Centre. The conflict arose when Chiroma brought his lunch, and Kabiru insisted on eating it against Chiroma’s wishes, sparking a heated argument.
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“The two exchanged words that quickly escalated into a confrontation. Kabiru and Aliyu ended up in a physical scuffle, which attracted the attention of bystanders,” the source explained. Aliyu was rushed to Burra General Hospital, where he passed away.
The Bauchi State Correctional Service PRO, Ahmad Usman Tata confirmed the incident but clarified that it occurred outside the correctional facility.
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