Boy, 12, Killed, 7 Injured In Kaduna Shooting

A 12-year-old boy was killed while seven others sustained injuries in a Dane gun blast in Kaduna metropolis yesterday.

Kaduna State Police Command debunked earlier rumours of an explosion in the city.

The Police clarified that on 22nd April 2025 at about 0830 hours, the Police received a distress call regarding a suspected blast from a Dane gun shooting in the Josawa Road area of Abakpa, Kaduna.

A statement released by the command, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Mansir Hassan, said that in response to the incident, a team of policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Kawo Division, was immediately dispatched to the scene.

He disclosed, however, that the incident claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy, identified as Abubakar Muhammed of Josawa Road. At the same time, seven others sustained varying injuries and received medical attention.

He said, “The Commissioner of Police, Garrison Commander, State Director, Department of State Services (DSS), and the chairman of Kaduna North local government area have all visited the scene, and a thorough on-site assessment was carried out. Contrary to initial reports, experts confirmed that the incident was not an explosion.”

“Preliminary investigations conducted by the Officer in charge of the Police Anti Bomb Squad indicate that a locally made firearm (Dane gun) was discharged, resulting in the unfortunate loss of life of the young boy”.

He said further investigations and assessments are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Police Command assured the public that further developments would be promptly and transparently communicated. The Command extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.