Correctional Official ‘Kills’ Colleague Over Food Dispute In Bauchi

A personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Kabiru Abubakar, has allegedly killed his colleague, Aliyu Chiroma, over food dispute in Burra, Ningi local government area of Bauchi State.

LEADERSHIP gathered that the deceased was a close friend of Abubakar.

It was further gathered that a dispute ensued between the two Correctional officials when Chiroma brought food for lunch and Abubakar insisted on eating along with him against the former’s will, a development which led to a confrontation between the duo.

An eyewitness, who did not want to be named said, “They exchanged words, which quickly escalated into a fight. Kabiru headbutted Aliyu, making him to fall to the ground. The commotion attracted the attention of nearby people.”

Chiroma was rushed to the General Hospital Burra, where he eventually died.

Confirming the incident, the Spokesperson of NCoS, Bauchi State Command, Aminu Ahmed, said that the incident occurred outside the correctional facility.

He added that the deceased, who hailed from Giade local government area of the State, and the suspect, who is from Dass local government area of the State, were both serving at Burra Correctional Center.

Ahmed said the body of the deceased has been handed over to his family for burial.

Similarly, the chairman of Ningi local government area, Nasiru Zakari, who also confirmed the incident, said: “I received a report about this unfortunate incident at the Burra Correctional Center, where one officer was allegedly killed by a colleague over a disagreement during lunch.”