By Uzair Adam
The Katsina State Police Command has debunked claims circulating in a viral video that a police officer shot and killed a colleague during recent protests against bad governance in the state.
The video, shared widely on X, shows a security agent allegedly shot by a police officer while dispersing protesters in Katsina. The agent is seen lying motionless on the ground, sparking outrage and concern.
In a statement to the press, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Katsina State clarified that the video was “manipulated and taken out of context.”
The PPRO identified the individual in the video as an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), who sustained injuries from an accident during the protest, not from a gunshot.
“The fact is that the security agent shown in the video is an officer of the NSCDC who fell from a patrol vehicle due to an accident involving the vehicle at the scene of the protest.
He was immediately rushed to the Federal Teaching Hospital (formerly Federal Medical Centre), Katsina, where he was treated and discharged,” the PPRO explained.
Katsina State Police Commissioner, CP Aliyu Musa, reiterated that no fatalities were recorded during the protest.
He urged the public to prioritize accuracy and verify information through official channels.
“We call on members of the public to disregard this misinformation and always verify information through official channels,” CP Musa stated.
He reassured the public of the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and order in the state, in collaboration with other security agencies.