A Correctional Officer at the Burra Correctional Centre in Bauchi State has allegedly murdered a fellow officer over a minor food dispute.
The incident took place on Tuesday around 2 PM in Burra, Ningi Local Government Area of the State..
According to an eyewitness, the deceased, Aliyu Abubakar Chiroma (pictured) and his colleague, Kabiru Abubakar were close friends known to many in the Centre.
The altercation began when Chiroma brought his lunch, and his ally, Kabiru insisted on eating the food against Chiroma’s will, which led to a heated argument.The duo exchanged words, which quickly escalated into a fight. Kabiru headbutted Aliyu (Chiroma), which caused him to fall to the ground. And the commotion attracted the attention of nearby people,” the source said.
The source added that Aliyu was rushed to Burra General Hospital where he was confirmed dead despite efforts to save him.Chairman of Ningi Local government Council, Hon Nasiru Zakari, confirmed the incident in an interview with a Bauchi publication, WikkiTimes on Thursday.
“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,” Zakari said.
The Public Relations Officer Aminu Ahmed confirmed that the incident occurred outside the facility.
Chiroma was from Giade LGA, while Kabiru is from Dass LGA.
The deceased’s body has been released to his family for burial, and Kabiru is in police custody as investigations proceed.