Kaduna Police Debunk Explosion Rumors, Confirm Accidental Discharge
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that a child’s life was lost due to a suspected accidental discharge of a dane gun, PRNigeria reports.
The incident occurred on Josawa Road in Abakpa, Kaduna, and was initially rumored to be an explosion.
In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, clarified that the incident was not an explosion, but rather an accidental discharge.
He said that the police received a distress call at 8:30 am and immediately dispatched a team of officers to the scene.
He said a team of Policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Kawo Division, was immediately dispatched to the scene.
Hassan added, “The incident claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy, identified as Abubakar Muhammed of Josawa Road.
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” Additionally, seven other individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.”
He stated that the Commissioner of Police, Garrison Commander, 1 Division Nigerian Army, State Director, Department of State Services (DSS) and the Chairman, Kaduna North Local Government, had all visited the scene.
Hassan added a thorough on-site assessment was carried out, saying, “contrary to initial reports, experts confirmed that the incident was not an explosion.
” Preliminary investigations conducted by the Officer- in- Charge of the Police Anti-Bomb Squad indicated that a locally made firearm (Ddane gun) was discharged, resulting in the unfortunate loss of life of the young boy.”
He said that further investigations and assessments were ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The police command assures the public that further developments will be promptly and transparently communicated.
“The command extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and wishes the speedy recovery of those injured, “Hassan said.
By PRNigeria
