The police have commenced investigation into an incident in Sabuwar Unguwar Quarters, Katsina which claimed no fewer than two people.
The spokesman for the Command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the development yesterday.
He explained that the incident was started by miscreants in the area.
Aliyu provided details thus “The Katsina State Police Command is aware of an incident that occurred during the funeral procession of one Late Uzairu, alias Kuda, at Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters, Katsina, where some suspected social miscreants allegedly hijacked the procession.
“On December 27th, 2025, at about 10pm, acting on credible intelligence, police raided criminal hideouts in Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters, Katsina Metropolis, arresting one Uzairu, alias Kuda, a suspected notorious drug peddler and a member of social miscreants terrorising Katsina Metropolis, in possession of suspected illicit drugs and a dangerous weapon.
“Kuda resisted arrest and raised an alarm, inviting gang members who criminally conspired and attacked the police team, damaging the operational vehicle and injuring several officers.
” The miscreants, in a bid to disarm one of the officers, stabbed him with a knife; during the struggle to secure the rifle, a shot was released, hitting and injuring “Kuda”.
” He was rushed to the hospital and was unfortunately confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
“Today, December 28th, 2025, during the funeral procession of the deceased, the situation escalated, leading to the burning of the NSCDC outpost at Sabuwar Unguwa by some suspected social miscreants in a bid to register their displeasure over the death of the deceased.
“The miscreants also attempted to set the nearby police outpost ablaze. Upon receiving the report, police reinforcements were quickly dispatched to the scene. In collaboration with personnel of the NSCDC, the officers tried to bring the situation under control; unfortunately, the miscreants became more aggressive, inflicting a deep machete cut on one policeman and causing significant damage to a police patrol van.
“Tragically, stray bullets hit two persons, who were rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention.
” Sadly, one of the injured was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty upon arrival, while the other is responding to medical treatment.
” However, normalcy has been restored to the affected area.
“The Commissioner of Police has ordered an immediate thorough investigation into the matter to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident.
“The Katsina State Command calls on the public to remain calm and support and cooperate with the command as the investigation proceeds. We further urge the public to always exercise maximum restraint and avoid taking the law into our own hands.
“Further development will be communicated in due course, please.”
