Katsina State Police Command has begun an investigation into Klling of the 400-class student at the Federal University, Dutsinma, Sa’idu Abdulkadir Amir, allegedly a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force.
It is said that an agricultural science student and a commercial motorcycle rider were allegedly photographed by CJTF members on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
CJTF officials reportedly shot and killed two people by mistake, believing they were informants of bandits.
Saidu d was on the spot, the other was shot in the leg and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Since the incident, students have been protesting violently, riding on the streets of Dutsinma, burning vehicles and destroying property.
The university’s management closed the institution on Monday after violent protests.
Command spokesman DSP Abubakar Sadiq confirmed the incident in a statement Monday.
“The Katsina Police Command has begun an investigation into the shooting involving members of the Civil Joint Task Force (JTF). The incident left Okada rider injured and injured in the death of a 400-grade student at Dutsinma, Federal University .
“Preliminary report shows that on February 23, 2025, at about 11:26 a.m., a commercial motorcycle rider carrying passenger Sa’idu Abdulkadir was stopped by CJTF members in a Hilux vehicle. Two victims.
“We are working closely with school management and other stakeholders to identify and arrest suspects. Further developments will be communicated in due time.”
