The Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the death of three children in Didango Geita village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area, after an incident involving a suspected “accidental discharge” from a dane gun.
According to the state Commissioner of Police, David Iloyonomon, the tragic incident occurred while the children were playing. He refuted claims by some villagers suggesting that the deaths resulted from an explosion caused by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
“One Danjuma Audu gave the information to the police that there was an explosion which resulted in the death of three youngsters and injury to four others,” stated Commissioner Iloyonomon.
Upon investigation, the police found evidence suggesting that the explosion was caused by gunpowder from a dane gun. The deceased children were playing on a tree, while four others sustained injuries on the ground.
The police commissioner clarified, “Since there was no assailant, it is suspected to be an accidental discharge.” The scene has been secured, and further investigation is underway to uncover more details.
The deceased children were identified as Miracle Danjuma (11), Liyacheyan Bitrus (12), and Kefas Bitrus (11). The injured include Joseph Danjuma (8), Leah Aluda (8), Godbless Hassan (7), and Christian Hassan (7).
The police reiterated that the incident was not related to explosives, and the injuries sustained by the children support the theory of an accidental discharge from the dane gun.
