A shooting incident in Kebbi State on January 14, 2025, during a wedding celebration in Unguwar Magaji, Koko/Besse Local Government Area, left a 9-year-old boy dead and a 7-year-old critically injured.
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Muhammad Sani, and another unidentified individual, in connection with the shooting incident.
According to CSP Nafiu Abubakar, spokesperson for the command, the suspects allegedly fired shots during a cultural display at the residence of Bala Manu. The shots struck two young boys, Al’amin Garba and Bello Shehu, both residents of the area. Al’amin sustained a fatal rib injury, while Bello suffered a head injury.
“Upon receiving the report, officers from the Divisional Police Headquarters in Besse quickly responded, apprehending the suspects at the scene and recovering a firearm believed to be the weapon used,” CSP Abubakar stated.
The victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Koko, where a medical doctor pronounced Al’amin dead. Bello remains hospitalized and is receiving treatment for his injuries.
Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M. Sani, expressed deep regret and condemned the act. He urged residents in possession of firearms to surrender them to the nearest police station, emphasizing the importance of public safety and preventing further tragedies.
