The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, Umar Nadada, has ordered a thorough investigation into the tragic attack on a supermarket in One Man Village, near Mararaba, in the Karu Local Government Area of the state, News About Nigeria reports.
The incident, which occurred around 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, saw four armed men assault the supermarket, resulting in the deaths of four customers.
In a video obtained by reporters shortly after the incident, a voice mentioned that one of the deceased persons possessed an identity card belonging to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and the police are determined to unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
Nasarawa State Police spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the incident, stating that four people lost their lives in the attack.
He disclosed that the Commissioner of Police has directed the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the State Criminal Investigative Department (SCID) to lead a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
Nansel said, “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.
“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.”
