A disturbing incident has shaken residents of Borno State following the arrest of a Forest Guard operative accused of fatally shooting his son within a displaced persons camp.
The tragic event occurred in Monguno, a town already grappling with humanitarian and security pressures.
The incident reportedly took place at about 5:40 p.m. on February 13, 2026, inside the RRR Internally Displaced Persons Camp located in Monguno Local Government Area.
According to information provided to law enforcement authorities, the suspect — identified as Mohammed Ibrahim Angoli — allegedly discharged an AK-47 rifle, striking his 24-year-old son, Ajiya Mustapha, from behind.
The case was formally reported to the Monguno Divisional Police headquarters around 6:20 p.m. by Maidugu Mustapha, a resident of Gana Ali Ward.
He alerted officers that the Forest Guard member had shot his own son during circumstances that are now under official scrutiny.
Upon receiving the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilized a patrol team to the scene.
Officers secured the area to prevent further disturbance and began preliminary documentation.
Photographs were taken as part of standard investigative procedures, and eyewitness accounts were gathered to piece together what transpired before the fatal shot was fired.
The victim was rushed to the General Hospital, Monguno in a bid to save his life. However, medical personnel on duty confirmed that he was brought in without signs of life.
Following established medical protocol, the body was deposited in the hospital mortuary pending a full autopsy to clarify medical details surrounding the fatal injury.
Security sources confirmed that the suspect was promptly taken into custody. The rifle allegedly used in the shooting was recovered at the scene and secured as an exhibit for forensic examination.
The arrest of the Forest Guard officer has intensified discussions about weapon handling and oversight among local security auxiliaries operating in sensitive environments such as displacement camps.
The matter has since been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department in Maiduguri.
Detectives have begun a detailed probe aimed at determining the motive, sequence of events, and whether any additional factors contributed to the confrontation between father and son.
Authorities are expected to conduct ballistic tests on the recovered firearm, interview witnesses, and review any prior disputes that may have existed within the family.
While official findings are still pending, the incident has sparked widespread concern among residents of Monguno.
The town hosts thousands of internally displaced persons who fled insurgency-related violence in various parts of the state.
The presence of armed security personnel in and around IDP camps is intended to provide protection, making the alleged involvement of a Forest Guard operative in such a tragedy particularly alarming.
Community members have described the event as deeply unsettling, noting that IDP camps are meant to be safe havens for vulnerable populations.
Many residents have called for a transparent investigation and appropriate accountability measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The Borno State Police Command has assured the public that due process will be followed and that no individual is above the law.
Officials emphasized that the investigation remains active and that further updates will be communicated once substantial findings emerge.
They also reiterated the importance of responsible firearm management, especially among personnel entrusted with community protection.
Security analysts observing the development say the case underscores the psychological and emotional pressures faced by security operatives working in conflict-affected regions.
However, they stress that such pressures cannot justify unlawful use of force.
Proper supervision, training, and mental health support for local security units, including the Forest Guard, are increasingly being discussed as part of broader reform conversations.
As the Criminal Investigation Department continues its work, residents await clarity on what triggered the fatal encounter.
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