Two killed, one injured as DSS operative opens fire on residents

Two people have been reportedly killed, and one other injured as an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) opened fire on three residents of Karmajiji (Karon Majigi) village in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The DSS operative, identified as Ajayi Abayomi, has reportedly gone into hiding following the incident on January 19, 2026.

According to a police source, he has refused to honour an invitation sent to him to help with their investigation.

Abayomi had earlier told the police that the shooting was unintentional, claiming he accidentally pulled the trigger of his pistol.

While Musa Adamu died a few hours after the incident on January 19, it was learnt that another victim, Mallam Suleiman Salisu, died on Wednesday, January 28, at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja

“The three men were going about their lawful business when he shot them. The bullet first hit Musa Adamu, who is now dead. The same bullet sliced through the stomach wall of Mallam Suleiman Salisu and finally ended its journey in the left hand of Abdullahi Ahmed,” the police source said.

Ahmed is also battling for his life at FMC Abuja. A brother of one of the victims also confirmed the incident to Sahara Reporters.

“Innalillahi wa’inna’illahi raji’un. May Allah compensate my deceased brother for losing his life to a careless DSS officer who shot him without any fault. He shot him in the stomach,” he said.

“We are praying to Allah to grant us our rights. May Allah suffice us, and we call for our rights to be granted.

“This incident happened last Monday. But Allah accepted my brother today in Abuja. We are here at FMC Abuja now to take away his corpse as he is a Muslim.”