Unknown gunmen on Saturday attacked the residence of former
Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Coomasie, killing a mobile policeman and
injuring another.
The
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that two attackers on a motorcycle opened
fire on the two policemen stationed at the gate of the residence at the about
8pm, but did not gain entrance into the house.
The
attackers were however said to have escaped with the rifle of one of the
policemen.
A
neighbour told NAN on condition of anonymity, that the former IGP and his
family members were safe.
The corpse of the deceased policeman has been deposited at the
mortuary of Katsina General Hospital, where the other injured mobile policeman
was receiving treatment.
The
Police Commissioner in the state, Besen Dabiya-Gwana did not respond to several
telephone calls, but the Command’s spokesman, DSP Isa Gambo, said the police
were conducting operation on the matter. (NAN)
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