The incident reportedly occurred on January 19, 2026, in the Karmajiji community of Abuja, where the DSS officer allegedly opened fire on civilians. According to Amnesty International, two residents were shot during the encounter and later died from their injuries. This gross violation of human rights must not be swept under the carpet,” Amnesty International said. “While security personnel are meant to protect people, some of them are increasingly unleashing terror on society, creating a toxic climate of fear and corruption. AdvertisementAccording to the organisation, the operative’s girlfriend allegedly returned to the market with the armed DSS officer to confront the fashion designer, leading to the fatal shooting.