By ZAGAZOLA MAKAMA

A member of the Hunters RRS in Gamboru, Ngala Local Government Area, has accidentally shot and killed a Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operative in Gamboru, Borno State.

Zagazola gathered that Shemi Babagana, 28, a member of Hunters RRS, reported that at about 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, he accidentally shot Modu Hunters, 26, a CJTF member attached to Sector 10 Maiduguri, with his pump-action gun. The incident occurred adjacent to Gamboru Motor Park.

“The scene was visited and photographed. The victim was evacuated to Primary Health Care Centre Gamboru for treatment but was certified dead on arrival by the medical officer. The suspect was arrested, and the gun was recovered as an exhibit. The corpse was photographed and later released to relatives for burial according to Islamic rites,” the statement said.

The case file, suspect, and exhibit have been handed over to CID Maiduguri for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution. (Zagazola)