A suspected hoodlum was killed and a police officer seriously injured following a violent confrontation between security personnel and a gang of armed youths in the Kumbiya-Kumbiya Quarters of Gombe Local Government Area on Wednesday, April 17.
The clash reportedly occurred at around 10:10 p.m., when an anti-violence patrol team led by Inspector Isah Buba encountered a group of hoodlums at a known black spot.
According to police sources, the group, armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons, launched an unprovoked attack on the patrol officers. Special Constable Ahmed Muhammad, 28, was severely injured and rendered unconscious during the assault, initially presumed dead.
As the assailants began to overwhelm the patrol team, Corporal Aliyu Nura opened fire in self-defense, striking Umar Musa, 25, who was later confirmed dead at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Gombe. His remains have been deposited at the hospital’s morgue.
Constable Muhammad was rushed to Zainab Bulkachuwa Hospital where he is currently receiving treatment for internal injuries. Medical personnel say he is responding to care.
Two cutlasses and a spent 7.66mm ammunition casing were recovered from the scene of the incident.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the attack was allegedly orchestrated by Haruna Kaura, who is suspected of mobilizing the gang for illicit activities in the area.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and that efforts are underway to arrest other members of the gang involved in the assault. CONTINUE READING>
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