No fewer than eight people were reportedly injured on Tuesday after a hunter’s gun accidentally discharged during the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) national convention in Demsa Local Government Area, Adamawa State.
The incident occurred when a member of the Hunters Association from Kukta Village, Song Local Government Area, was carrying a dane gun as part of the event’s security.
According to the police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the weapon fell from the hunter’s hands, causing it to discharge sporadically, leading to the injuries.
The eight victims are currently receiving treatment at a medical facility in Demsa, with no fatalities reported. While the hunter was arrested, authorities have withheld his identity pending further investigation.
In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa, CP Dankombo Morris, condemned the occurrence and issued a stern warning to hunters, vigilantes, and other local security groups against carrying arms, especially dane guns, during public events.
CP Morris urged the public, particularly residents of Demsa LGA, to work with the police to prevent future occurrences and enhance safety at community events.
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