Protest as security operative allegedly shoots painter in Kaduna
Dozens of youths staged a protest in Barnawa, Kaduna South LGA, on Monday evening after the alleged killing of 23-year-old local painter, Abubakar Abdullahi, by a security operative. The incident reportedly occurred shortly after a combined team of security operatives stormed the community in search of suspected hoodlums. Witnesses said trouble began when the operatives […]
Dozens of youths staged a protest in Barnawa, Kaduna South LGA, on Monday evening after the alleged killing of 23-year-old local painter, Abubakar Abdullahi, by a security operative.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after a combined team of security operatives stormed the community in search of suspected hoodlums.
Witnesses said trouble began when the operatives arrived at a football field near Market Road to arrest a group of suspected criminals. One of the operatives allegedly shot Abdullahi, sparking outrage.
His father, Abdullahi Musa, who said he witnessed the shooting, described it as unprovoked.
“He went to play football when security operatives in over 30 vehicles stormed the field. He ran towards me, but two officers grabbed him. Suddenly, one brought out a gun and shot him in the side of the face, right in front of me,” he said.
Abdullahi’s mother, Aisha Abdullahi, appealed to Governor Uba Sani for justice.
Kaduna Police spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incident, saying the Commissioner of Police had ordered a full-scale investigation.