A tragic incident occurred at the Burra Correctional Centre in Bauchi State, Nigeria, when a correctional officer allegedly killed his colleague during a minor altercation over food.
The incident took place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Burra town, Ningi Local Government Area. The victim, Aliyu Abubakar Chiroma, and the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, were close friends and well-known within the correctional center.
The altercation began when Chiroma brought his lunch, and Kabiru insisted on sharing it, leading to a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight. Kabiru headbutted Chiroma, causing him to fall to the ground. The commotion attracted the attention of nearby people, who rushed Chiroma to Burra General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite medical efforts.
The incident was confirmed by Hon Nasiru Zakari, Chairman of Ningi Local Government Council, in an interview with WikkiTimes. The Bauchi State Correctional Service Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Usman Tata, also confirmed the incident but clarified that it occurred outside the correctional facility.
Both Chiroma and Kabiru were posted to Burra Correctional Centre. The deceased’s body has been handed over to his family for burial, while the suspect is in police custody for further investigation.
