NSCDC Officer Killed During Palliative Distribution in Kano

An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps died on Friday during the distribution of Ramadan and Sallah palliatives in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State.

The distribution programme was organised by the member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa.

Confirming the incident on Saturday, the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC in Kano, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said the command had commenced a thorough investigation into the killing.

“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 in a telephone interview.

Meanwhile, the lawmaker, Doguwa, alleged that hoodlums attempted to disrupt the distribution exercise, leading to the death of the officer.

“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 lawmaker expressed shock over the development and condoled with the NSCDC, the family of the deceased, and the people of Tudun Wada.

“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 called on security agencies to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice, while urging the public to desist from spreading false claims linking him to the attack.