A quiet community in Benue State was shaken after a high school teacher was shot and killed following an argument with a Civil Protection Guard commander. The incident has left residents baffled as to how a simple disagreement escalated into a fatal event.
The teacher, identified as Simon Iorkase, reportedly had an argument with the guard commander in Abaji-Kpav, Tordonga area, in the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. What began as a verbal exchange reportedly turned into a physical confrontation, drawing the attention of neighbors.
Accounts from the area suggest that during the struggle, a firearm was discharged, fatally wounding the teacher. In the ensuing confusion, another individual reportedly fired a locally made weapon, wounding the guard commander before fleeing the scene. Panic spread as residents ran for cover.
Later, security officers arrived at the scene to restore calm, while the guard commander was detained for questioning as an investigation was launched. The exact sequence of events remains unclear, as authorities work to determine responsibility and how the situation escalated.
The teacher’s death has sparked grief and anger in the community, where many are questioning the use of firearms in civil disputes and demanding accountability. For residents, the tragedy is a painful reminder of how fragile peace can be and how quickly everyday encounters can end in irreversible loss.
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