Police and NSCDC investigate officer’s death at Kano palliatives event
A joint investigation has been launched by the Kano State Police Command and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps following the death of a Civil Defence volunteer during a palliative distribution in Tudun Wada. The incident happened during an empowerment programme organised by Alhassan Ado Doguwa. Both the police and NSCDC have confirmed the investigation and expressed condolences to the victim’s family. Authorities are urging the public to remain calm as they work to identify those responsible.
What happened
- The incident occurred during a Ramadan and Sallah empowerment programme in Tudun Wada Local Government Area.
- The police reported that the Civil Defence personnel died after an attack by hoodlums at the event on March 13, 2026.
- The victim was taken to Tudun Wada General Hospital and confirmed dead before being moved to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital morgue.
- Ibrahim Bakori, the Commissioner of Police, has ordered a discreet investigation to apprehend the perpetrators.
- The NSCDC, through its spokesperson Ibrahim Abdullahi, also confirmed the investigation and pledged to release more details after its conclusion.
