Civilian JTF officer shoots man dead, injures another as youths protest in Kurfi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
A Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operative in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State has allegedly shot and killed a 25-year-old man during an altercation, injuring his elder brother and sparking a violent protest by youths in the community.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 when the CJTF member, identified simply as Hamza, reportedly engaged in a heated disagreement with two residents Ibrahim Abdullahi, 25, and his 60-year-old brother, Lawal Abdullahi, both of Tashar Ladan, Kurfi.
During the altercation, Hamza allegedly opened fire, killing Ibrahim on the spot and inflicting gunshot injuries on Lawal.
News of the shooting triggered a protest by irate youths, who set ablaze the patrol vehicle belonging to the CJTF. The situation escalated as the protesters attempted to burn down the Kurfi Local Government Secretariat, but security personnel intervened and dispersed them before further damage was done.
The victims were rushed to the Kurfi Comprehensive Health Centre, where a medical doctor confirmed Ibrahim Abdullahi dead. Lawal Abdullahi, popularly known as Kurma, was admitted and is said to be responding to treatment.
Authorities say normalcy has been restored, while the situation remains under close monitoring to prevent further unrest.
