A nine-year-old child, Al’amin Garba has been killed after a man identified as Muhammad Sani opened fire at guests at a wedding ceremony in Kebbi State.
Another child, Bello Shehu who is seven years old was also said to have been injured during the attack.
The incident was said to have occurred in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State
While Garba died instantly from a gunshot wound in his head, Shehu sustained severe injuries to his ribs.
He has been admitted to a medical facility in the area while the shooter has been arrested.
Speaking on the incident, the commissioner of police for Kebbi command, Bello Sani condemned the incident.
He appealed to residents to submit every firearm in the possession to the police for public safety.
He also called for a thorough investigation and immediate prosecution of the shooter.
