By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
A 400-level student of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Saidu Abdulkadir, 25, was fatally shot by a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State.
The incident occurred around 11:06 a.m. when Abdulkadir, a Department of Agricultural Extension student, and motorcycle rider Abubakar Yusuf, 40, were stopped by CJTF personnel.
After allegedly failing to comply, one operative opened fire, injuring both.
Abdulkadir later died at Orthopedic Hospital, Katsina, while Yusuf is receiving treatment.
The Katsina State Police Command has launched an investigation and reinforced security in the area.