Hunters shoot three, kill one in Bauchi – Police

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed that three residents of Zaranda in Toro local government of the state were shot while one died following a sporadic shooting of some members of Nigerian Hunters, Forestry and Security Service.

Spokesman of the Command, SP Ahmed Wakil, in a statement on Tuesday, said that the Divisional Police Officer of Toro Division received information from a concerned citizen, reporting a gathering of people at Zaranda village via Toro LGA, causing a blockage of the highway road.

The police said that it gathered from the local residents that the blockade of the highway road was caused by arrest of a charcoal dealer and “sporadic firing (of gun) by members of a quasi-security outfit, specifically the Nigerian Hunters Forestry and Security Service.

“This incident led to the serious injury of 35 year old Abubakar Yahaya, 20 year old Hussaini Yunusa and 16 year old Yayangida Hussaini, all from Zaranda Gari village via Toro LGA. They were promptly taken to the Primary Health Care Center Zaranda Gari, where unfortunately, Abubakar Yahaya succumbed to his injuries.”

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He said that the Command has taken control of the situation to conduct a thorough investigation and apprehend those responsible for this unprofessional conduct.

He assured that the Commissioner of Police has instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Police In-charge of the Department of Operations to mobilise tactical teams, including the Department of Operation, Rapid Response Squad, Operation Restore Peace, Acpol Toro, and Nabordo Division personnel, to handle the situation professionally, ensuring the road is reopened for commuters and peace is restored in the area.

“The Command has taken positive steps in this regard. A dedicated team of investigators has been tasked with identifying, investigating, prosecuting anyone responsible for this regrettable incident, and will be held accountable in accordance with the law.”