By Sabiu Abdullahi
There was a terrible incident at the Burra Correctional Centre in Bauchi State, when a correctional officer was reportedly killed by a colleague following a disagreement over food.
Hon. Nasiru Zakari, Chairman of Ningi Local Government Council, confirmed the incident on Thursday.
“I received reports about this unfortunate event at the Burra Correctional Centre, where one officer was allegedly killed by another over a lunch dispute,” he said.
Ahmad Usman Tata, Public Relations Officer for the Bauchi State Correctional Service, noted that the altercation took place outside the facility.
The victim, Aliyu Abubakar Chiroma, was from Giade Local Government Area, while the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, hails from Dass LGA.
According to reports, the conflict arose when Chiroma brought his lunch and Kabiru insisted on eating it, leading to a heated argument.
The body of the deceased has been released to his family for burial, while the suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.