A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been arrested over the fatal shooting of Ibrahim Nagode, father of a notorious bandit leader in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the fragile peace in the community has been threatened following the killing.
Nagode, a 60-year-old resident of Na’alma village, is the father of a known bandit leader, Haruna Ibrahim, also known as “Fada”.
Zagazola quoted security soruces as saying that the shooting occurred as Fada was returning to his village, following a recently brokered peace accord between bandits and the communities in Malumfashi.
Security sources said the area had been on high alert after intelligence suggested that suspected armed bandits were regrouping in the locality.
“In a bid to prevent renewed attacks, the joint troops were deployed to intensify patrols as proactive measure to forestall any hostile activity,” a security source said.
However, the operation reportedly resulted in the death of Nagode.
The Department of State Services (DSS) later arrested all CJTF personnel involved in the incident.
Sources said that the authorities are monitoring the situation closely, warning that the d3ath of the bandit leader’s father could escalate tensions in the region.
The sources expressed concern over the potential for retaliation, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and adherence to peace accords to prevent further bloodshed.
