Personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, reportedly shot a woman to death while attempting to pursue some hoodlums.
The incident happened at Gusau, Zamfara State capital on Wednesday while Muslim faithful gathered at the Eid praying ground observing prayers.
Sources said the incident had caused outrage and unrest among residents, which led to serious tensions in the area.
According to an eyewitness, operatives of the NSCDC were pursuing suspected hoodlums who were armed with dangerous weapons, pointing out that the NSCDC personnel opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in the tragic death of an innocent woman.
The source noted that angry mob gathered and set the operational vehicle of the police ablaze for killing an innocent woman as they protested over the incident.
Confirming the incident, the State Police Command’s spokesman, ASP Yazid Abubakar, said two personnel of the NSCDC associated with the incident have been arrested.
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