NSCDC Condemns Killing of Volunteer Staff in Kano, Arrests Four Suspects
By Aisha Abubakar Maiagogo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has condemned in strong terms the brutal stabbing to death of a volunteer of the Corps, Abdurrauf A Sheriff, by suspected hoodlums in Kano.
SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, CDPRO Kano command, for State Commandant, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen.
He explained that the unfortunate incident, which occurred around Gyadi Gyadi Court road, while the volunteer was carrying out his lawful duty, is a grievous act of violence that the Corps will not tolerate.
He noted that, the Command wishes to inform the general public that four suspects with dangerous weapons (hacksaw, Danbida, drugs) have been arrested in connection with the murder and are currently in custody, assisting security agencies with investigations, with a view to ensuring that justice is served.
The State Commandant of NSCDC, Kano State Command, Commandant Mohammed Hassan Agalama also expresses deep condolences to the family of the deceased and reassures the public of the Corps’ commitment to working with other security agencies to rid the state of criminal elements.
“Being a case of culpable homicide, the four suspects arrested by the Corps after preliminary investigation will be transferred to the Nigerian Police for necessary legal actions”
“Members of the public are urged to remain calm and continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information” he said.
