A 27-year-old member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Modu Mallam Gana, has been arrested after allegedly opening fire on a group of youths, killing two and severely injuring another. The incident took place in the early hours of March 21, 2025, outside the CJTF office in the Bakin Kasuwa area of Monguno Local Government Area.
According to intelligence sources cited by Zagazola Makama, the shooting occurred around 6:15 a.m. when a group of youths gathered in front of the CJTF office. “The suspect, Modu Mallam Gana, became provoked by their presence and opened fire on them,” the sources revealed. The hail of bullets claimed the lives of Ya’zainab Bum and Goni Mohammed Ahmadu instantly, while Hamsatu Ali sustained serious injuries and was rushed to General Hospital Monguno for treatment.
The two deceased victims were confirmed dead at the scene, and their bodies were released to their families for burial in line with Islamic traditions. Hamsatu Ali remains under medical care at the hospital.
Sources confirmed that the suspect was swiftly apprehended at the scene and handed over to the police for further investigation and legal action. The motive behind Gana’s actions remains under scrutiny as authorities work to unravel the circumstances of this tragic event.