In a distressing turn of events, a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State mistakenly shot a civilian during an overnight anti-banditry operation.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday—around 12:30 a.m.—along the Old Bilbis Road, a known bandit infiltration route located on the outskirts of Faskari town.
Sources within the security community revealed that CJTF operatives had mounted a strategic ambush in anticipation of bandit movement when a group of villagers suddenly emerged from the nearby forest on motorcycles. The group, reportedly from Unguwar Gago village, was transporting a sick individual to a medical facility in Faskari town.
Tragically, the vigilante team mistook the civilians for suspected bandits and opened fire. One of the villagers, identified as Abubakar Sani, was hit in the process.
Following the mistaken engagement, security officials swiftly responded to the scene, evacuating the injured villager to General Hospital in Funtua. As of the latest update, Abubakar Sani is receiving medical attention and is said to be in stable condition.
Authorities are expected to carry out further investigations to prevent similar occurrences and enhance coordination between civilian vigilantes and local communities.
Source: @Zagazola Makama
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