Al’amin Garba, a nine-year-old child, was killed after a guy named Muhammad Sani opened fire on attendees during a wedding ceremony in Kebbi State.
Another youngster, seven-year-old Bello Shehu, was alleged to be hurt during the incident.
The incident is believed to have occurred in the Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Garba died instantaneously from a gunshot wound to the head, but Shehu suffered serious rib injuries.
He has been admitted to a nearby medical institution, and the shooter has been caught.
Bello Sani, commissioner of police for Kebbi command, condemned the incident.
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He urged locals to surrender all firearms in their possession to the police for the sake of public safety.
He also called for a thorough inquiry and the shooter’s prompt prosecution.
