Unidentified gunmen on Thursday invaded the Tsafe Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Zamfara and killed an official.
The hoodlums numbering over 20 stormed the command’s premises on motorcycles at about 10:00 a.m. and opened fire on the official.
“There was confusion as sounds of sporadic gunshots rented the air, while the road safety officials around scampered for safety in different directions.
“However, one of the officials was unlucky as he was shot and killed by the attackers,” an eyewitness said.
According to him, one of the gunmen was killed by soldiers who quickly mobilised to the scene, while the rest escaped into the bush and abandoned their motorcycles.
The FRSC Public Education Officer, Mr. Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the incident.
“It is true that our command in Tsafe, Zamfara, was attacked this (Thursday) morning.
“A Deputy Route Commander of the FRSC was killed by the hoodlums while other staff escaped with one still missing,” Kazeem said.
He said the police and the army had taken over the matter.
According to him, the Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has condemned the “unprovoked” attack but sued for calm among officials and the general public.
“He is confident that both the police and the army will bring the perpetrators to justice.
“The corps marshal has also reassured officers and men of the corps of their security and safety anywhere in the country,” the FRSC official added.
NAN