Three policemen serving at Fadan Karshi Outpost in Sanga local
government area of Kaduna State were on Tuesday killed by unknown
gunmen at a checkpoint between Fadan Karshi and Sabon Gida village.
Vice Chairman of Sanga local government council, Abubakar Abba,
confirmed the incident to newsmen yesterday.
He added that the bodies have been deposited at the Gwantu General Hospital.
“Two policemen died on the spot and the third one died on the way to
the hospital. Meanwhile, investigation had commenced as security
agents have swung into action while members of the community have been
urged to be calm,” he said.
He lamented over the increase in the wave of crime in the area and
appealed to relevant security agencies to rise up to the challenge.
Suleiman Abubakar, deputy police public relations officer of Kaduna
command, an assistant superintendent of police, confirmed the
incident, saying a statement would soon be issued on the development.
