An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps lost his life on Friday during the distribution of Ramadan and Sallah palliatives in Tudun Wada Local Government Area.
The palliative distribution was reportedly organised by the member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa.
Confirming the development on Saturday, the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC in Kano, Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed that the command had launched a detailed investigation into the incident.
“Yes, it is true. Consequently, the commandant has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. When we are done, we will release a press statement with the full details of the incident,” Abdullahi said.
Meanwhile, the lawmaker Doguwa alleged that the situation occurred after hoodlums attempted to disrupt the distribution exercise, which eventually led to the officer’s death.
“I was informed that some hoodlums attempted to cause disorder during the distribution, an incident that resulted in the death of a security officer of the Civil Defence Corps,” he said.
The federal lawmaker expressed shock over the development and offered condolences to the NSCDC, the deceased officer’s family, and residents of Tudun Wada Local Government Area.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Civil Defence Corps, the family of the deceased, and the entire people of Tudun Wada Local Government Area. May Allah have mercy on him and forgive him,” he added.
Doguwa also urged security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. He further appealed to the public to refrain from spreading false claims linking him to the attack.
(PUNCH)
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