One person was killed, two officers injured when gunmen opened
fire on the Zaria home of the vice president
Acting
spokesperson of the Police in Kaduna,Balteh Abdulrazaq, has confirmed to
PREMIUM TIMES that one person died Monday when some unknown gunmen engaged
the Police guarding the Zaria residence of Vice President Namadi Sambo in
a gun battle.
Mr. Abdulrazaq said, "the three gunmen came on a motor bike
and opened fire on the police guards at the VP's home at Baba Ahmed Road, Tudun
Wada, Zaria".
He also said, "The mobile policemen on guard and the
assailants were engaged in a gun battle around 11.30 .am. However, a cobbler
was hit by a stray bullet who died instantly".
"Two police officers sustained bullet wounds on their
legs and arms and have since been rushed to an undisclosed hospital," he
said.
The police spokesperson said no arrest has been made.
"We have already commenced investigation and we are urging
the public to remain calm and report any suspicious activities around
them," he said.
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