Tragedy Strikes as NSCDC Officers Allegedly Shoot Woman at Eid Ground in Zamfara

Tragedy struck at an Eid ground in Zamfara State as personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) allegedly shot and killed a woman while pursuing suspected hoodlums armed with dangerous weapons.

The incident has sparked outrage among the local community, leading to the setting ablaze of an NSCDC vehicle and the arrest of two officers by the police.

Eyewitnesses reported that the NSCDC personnel opened fire indiscriminately while attempting to apprehend the suspects, inadvertently killing an innocent woman in the process.

The event has led to heightened tensions in the area, with an angry mob gathering and taking action against the NSCDC.

Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed that two officers involved in the shooting are currently in police custody, and an investigation into the incident has been initiated.

The police were able to disperse the mob and restore calm in the area.

This unfortunate event has cast a dark cloud over the Eid celebrations in Zamfara State, with community members demanding justice for the victim and a thorough investigation into the actions of the NSCDC personnel.