Crimes

Gunmen attack Bauchi Gov’s aide, injure one

Unknown gunmen have attacked Mr Zakka Magaji, the Senior Special Assistant on Christian Religious Affairs to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.

It was gathered that Magaji was attacked in his house on Thursday night.

The incident was confirmed by the Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Wakil, noting that the governor’s aide was attacked by seven gunmen.

Wakil, however, said while the governor’s aide was unhurt, adding that one person in his residence was injured and had to be rushed to ATBU Teaching Hospital for medical attention.

“The command received the distress call at about 1:00am that the house was under attack by some armed men, numbering about seven.

“On receipt of the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, Umar Sanda directed the Police E-division to act immediately.

“The DPO led his team with other tactical Commanders such as Rapid Response Squad B-division for a quick intervention, where the armed men ran into the bush,” he said.

The police spokesperson noted that three empty shells of 7.6mm ammunition were recovered at the scene, adding that the police had intensified patrol in the area to track and arrest the gunmen.

Wakil assured that the command was doing everything possible to secure the lives and properties of the citizens and sought for more cooperation of the general public.

He further urged the people of the state to be security conscious and provide timely information on suspected criminals to security agencies for prompt action.

The Star