NSCDC
Allegedly Shoots Woman At Eid Prayer.
Personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps
allegedly shot and killed a woman while attempting to pursue hoodlums.
The tragic incident, which occurred while Muslims
faithful gathered to observe Eid prayer, has sparked outrage and unrest among
residents, leading to an escalation of tensions in the area.
Eyewitness narrated that the NSCDC personnel, in their
pursuit of suspected hoodlums armed with dangerous weapons, opened fire
indiscriminately, resulting in the tragic death of an innocent woman.
In response to the shooting, an angry mob gathered and
vented their frustration by setting ablaze an NSCDC vehicle in protest of the
incident.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Nigerian
Police in Zamfara State, ASP Yazid Abubakar, said two personnel’s of the
Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps linked with the shooting are
currently in custody of the police.
He said the Zamfara State Police command is still investigating the cause of the incident.
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