An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has died following an incident during the distribution of Ramadan and Sallah palliatives in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State.
The palliative distribution programme was organised by Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the member representing the Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives (Nigeria).
Confirming the incident on Saturday to journalists, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the NSCDC in Kano, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said the command had launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death.
“Yes, it is true. Consequently, the commandant has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter. When the process is concluded, the command will issue a press statement detailing the full circumstances of the incident,” Abdullahi said.
Meanwhile, Doguwa alleged that hoodlums attempted to disrupt the palliative distribution, an action that led to the death of the security officer.
The lawmaker expressed shock over the development and extended condolences to the NSCDC, the family of the deceased officer, and residents of Tudun Wada.