The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, Umar Nadada, has issued a directive for an immediate investigation into a tragic attack on a supermarket in One Man Village, near Mararaba, situated in the Karu Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred around 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, involved four armed men who reportedly attacked the supermarket, resulting in the unfortunate death of four customers.
In a video obtained shortly after the incident, a voice mentioned that one of the deceased individuals possessed an identity card belonging to the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Nasarawa State Police spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the incident and stated that the Commissioner of Police has instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigative Department (SCID) in Lafia to lead a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
“I wish to confirm that on January 2, 2024, some hoodlums numbering four attacked the Wisdom supermarket at Adehi, Karu local government, shooting sporadically. The armed men opened fire on customers, and four persons were recovered and taken to the hospital where they were confirmed dead by the doctors. Their corpses have been deposited at Maraba Medical Centre,” Nansel reported.
He further added, “The Commissioner of Police has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigative Department in Lafia to move to the scene and carry out a comprehensive investigation into the case. The outcome of the investigation will be made known.”
