Police allegedly shoot engine oil seller during protest in Niger
Engine oil seller in Minna, Niger State capital has been seriously injured after he was shot during a police operation to disperse protesters. The man, identified as Ibrahim Mohammed Dada, was reportedly standing outside his stall at Tunga Market when he was struck by a bullet. His brother, Yakubu Dada Mohammed, explained that Ibrahim was […] Police allegedly shoot engine oil seller during…
Engine oil seller, Ibrahim Mohammed Dada, suffered a severe facial injury after being shot by a police officer in Minna, Niger State, during a protest against the deaths of 37 miners in custody. The incident occurred as security forces dispersed protesters demonstrating over the miner deaths. Ibrahim, who was selling engine oil outside his stall at Tunga Market, was not involved in the protests.
His brother, Yakubu Dada Mohammed, confirmed that Ibrahim was treated at Minna General Hospital and is currently in a critical condition. The shooting took place as security personnel dispersed protesters who had been demonstrating since Thursday. Police spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun called for calm and stated that an investigation into the incident would be conducted.
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