The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has arrested a 33-year-old man, identified as Obinna Nwigwe with major firearms in Bwari, Bwari Area Council of the territory.
She added that at the time of the incident, the suspect was armed with a pump-action rifle.
The statement reads in part; “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.
“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.
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“A thorough search of Nwigwe’s residence yielded an alarming array of weapons, including:
“Five Dane guns, One English-made single barrel, An AK47 magazine containing 29 rounds of 7.62 live ammunition, Four live cartridges, Seventeen expanded cartridges, A bow with arrows, Various knives, a sword stick, and a toy gun, A taser and a bulletproof jacket, Multiple sets of police uniforms and boots
“Andrew Philemon is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital, while Obinna Nwigwe is expected to face charges once the investigation concludes.
