The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, has strongly denounced the killing of one of its volunteer personnel, Abdurrauf A. Sheriff, who was reportedly stabbed to death by suspected hoodlums in Kano.
The condemnation was contained in a statement released on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, in Kano.
According to the statement, the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, around 1:30 a.m., along Gyadi Gyadi Court Road, while the volunteer was engaged in his official duties.
“The brutal killing is a grievous act of violence that the Corps strongly condemns and will not tolerate,” Idris-Abdullahi said.
He disclosed that four suspects had been apprehended in connection with the killing and are currently in custody, cooperating with security agencies as investigations continue to ensure justice is achieved.
“Items recovered from the suspects include dangerous weapons such as a hacksaw and illicit drugs, among others,” he added.
The spokesperson said the State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, had conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and reaffirmed the Corps’ resolve to collaborate with other security agencies to eliminate criminal activities in the state.
He further explained that since the matter involves culpable homicide, the suspects would be handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and appropriate legal action.
Idris-Abdullahi also appealed to residents to remain calm and to keep supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information.
