Ted Odogwu, KanoAn unidentified gunman, on Wednesday, opened fire on youths, injuring some of them, while they were enjoying horse rides, as part of activities to mark the wedding ceremony of a colleague in Kano. All those, who suffered varying degrees of gunshot injuries were rushed to the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. In an interview, the father of one of the victims, Malam Mohammed Abdullahi, described the incident, as very unfortunate. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Police Command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, who confirmed the shooting, said he is yet to receive details of the incident. He added that at the end of the day, the gunman would be charged to court.

Source: Punch June 20, 2019 13:30 UTC