There was a pandemonium in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital on Wednesday, as personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) 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 spokesperson of the Nigerian Police in Zamfara State, ASP Yazid Abubakar, said two personnels of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence 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.
