The son of Ibrahim Mamman Tsafe, commissioner of security
and home affairs in Zamfara state, has been shot dead by bandits.
The assailants reportedly opened fire near the
commissioners’ residence, killing his son and three persons, while a few others
suffered gunshots wounds.
The attack took place on Sunday night in Tsafe town, Tsafe
LGA of the state.
The armed gunmen were said to have invaded the community
around 8:30 pm while locals were observing prayers.
Mohammed Shehu, police spokesperson in Zamfara, confirmed
the development on Monday.
Shehu said the command has ordered a discreet investigation
to unravel the circumstances behind the attack.
“The Commissioner of Police Zamfara State Police Command CP
Ayuba N. Elkanah psc(+), early this morning visited Tsafe town to commiserate
with families of victims who lost their lives as a result of bandits attack in
Tsafe on 3rd April 2022 at about 2030hrs, and also to assess the existing
security emplacement of the area with a view to deploying additional
re-enforcement that would forestall future attack in Tsafe and its environ,”
the statement reads.
”While at Tsafe, the CP condoled the Commissioner for
Security and Home Affairs, Rtd DIG Mamman Ibrahim Tsafe and families of other
victims that lost their three sons in the attack.
”Recall that, On 3rd April, 2022 at about 2030hrs, while
people were observing Isha’i Prayers in Tsafe town, Suspected Armed Bandits on
motorbikes came from Eastern outskirt of Tsafe town, shooting sporadically.
“Joint Police and other security operatives mobilized to the
scene and engaged the assailants in a serious gun battle that forced them to
retreat back to the bush.
“Unfortunately, three (3) persons including the son of
Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Rtd DIG Mamman Ibrahim Tsafe were
shot dead by the bandits while scampering for their lives, and three (3) others
sustained gunshot wounds.
“The attack came
hours after Police Tactical teams repelled another attack by bandits at the
western outskirt of Tsafe and returned normalcy. A policeman who sustained an
injury during the encounter was visited by the Commissioner of Police at
Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau where he is receiving treatment.”
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