A 13-year-old boy, Mubarak Mohammed has died after allegedly pulling the trigger of a loaded Dane gun in Udubo village,Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

According to the Bauchi State Police Command, the tragic incident occurred on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at about 4:30pm, when the teenager reportedly entered the room of a 35-year-old hunter, Suleiman Hamza, after the latter returned from hunting.

According to the Bauchi State Police Command, Hamza had allegedly left the loaded Dane gun inside his room before going out.

The teenager was said to have picked up the firearm and pulled the trigger, causing it to discharge and inflict fatal injuries on him.

The incident was reported to the Police at about 8:45pm by a 50-year-old resident of Udubo village.

Following the report, detectives attached to the Gamawa Police Division immediately mobilised to the scene and evacuated the victim to the General Hospital, Gamawa, where a medical doctor on duty confirmed him dead.

The deceased’s remains were released to his relatives for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

The Command said the suspect had been arrested and the preliminary investigation concluded, with the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, expressed sadness over the incident and cautioned hunters and other firearm owners to handle weapons with utmost care.

He urged firearm owners to ensure that guns are securely kept out of the reach of children to prevent avoidable loss of lives.

The Commissioner also reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, while urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police. (The Guardian, excluding headline)