The Kano state Command of Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed that, one of its officer of the Goron Dutse Centre has reportedly shot a cigarette trader leading to his death and injury of another.
According to eyewitness, the incident occurred after a disagreement ensued between the duo and the trader who refused to sell Two Hundred Naira cigarette to the officer.
“We can’t really say, but, it seemed like the officer was owing the trader and this time around, he refused to sell to him which triggered his response as he suddenly shot him,” a witness said.
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It was gathered that the bullet that was fired at the trader went through his stomach and hit another person on his leg.
The victims were thereafter rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano were the trader was confirmed dead.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Kano, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the incident but said the police were still trying to ascertain the identity of the slain trader.
Also the CPRO Kano Command, DSC Musbahu Lawan confirmed that the officer involved, on the order of the state controller of corrections, has been arrested and a panel set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the ugly incident.
He expressed the Command’s condolences to the deceased family and wish speedy recovery to the injured.
He assured that the case will be duly investigated and appropriate action be taken according to the provisions of the laws, stating that the Service maintains zero tolerance for indiscipline and any form of recklessness.
