The Katsina Police Command has explained circumstances which led to the killing on Sunday of a 400 level student of Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State.
The FUDMA management ordered shut down of the school on Monday morning following revolt by students protesting the tragic incident.
A statement on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, noted that the Command has launched an investigation into the matter.
According to the statement, “the Katsina Police Command has commenced an investigation into a shooting incident involving a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF).
“The incident resulted in the injury of an okada rider and the death of a 400 level student of the Federal University Dutsinma.
“Preliminary reports indicate that on February 23rd, 2025, at approximately 11:26 am, a commercial motorcycle rider conveying a passenger, Sa’idu Abdulkadir, was flagged down by a team of CJTF members in a Hilux vehicle.
“One of the JTF members fired at the victims, causing gunshot injuries.
“Detectives promptly responded to the scene and rushed the victims to Dutsinma General Hospital.
“Sa’idu was later referred to the Orthopedic Hospital Katsina, where he was certified dead on arrival.
“The Command is deeply concerned about the incident and is committed to ensuring justice is served.
“We are working closely with the school management and other stakeholders to identify and arrest the suspects.”
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