Dispute in Kaduna as NDLEA officer is accused of fatally shooting a young man
In the bustling Barnawa area of Kaduna South Local Government Area, a tragic incident unfolded on Monday. A young man was shot and killed, allegedly by a security operative from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), sparking angry protests and heightened tension [1][3].
The shooting occurred near the busy Barnawa market junction, leading to the closure of popular bars, eateries, and other social spots in the neighbourhood. Eyewitnesses claimed the victim was struck by a stray bullet while passing by, and had no involvement in the chase [1].
Enraged youths took to the streets, blocking the Aliyu Makama-Barnawa road with burning tyres and stones [2]. Many shop owners in Barnawa closed their establishments due to fear of violence [3].
The Kaduna State Police Command confirmed the incident and stated that a full-scale investigation has been ordered by the CP [4]. The police patrol vans were deployed to restore calm in the Barnawa area [3]. However, no official statement was made by the Kaduna State Government regarding the incident at the time of filing this report [1][3].
Protesters are calling for government action, expressing frustration over security agents killing innocent people [3]. Some protesters dispersed, but many vowed to resume demonstrations if swift action was not taken [3]. Residents described the deceased as innocent, a quiet and hardworking young man who lived in the community [1].
The incident comes amidst ongoing security challenges in Kaduna State, highlighted by other violent incidents such as attacks by armed groups on local villagers. However, these are separate from the Kaduna South security operatives shooting incident [2][4].
As of the latest reports from August 2025, details surrounding the shooting remain unclear as no official investigation findings have been released by the government or security agencies [1][3]. The situation has triggered significant unrest and calls for accountability, but concrete investigation outcomes or formal government responses have not been documented in available sources [1][3].
[1] Kaduna Post, "Protests Erupt in Kaduna's Barnawa After Fatal Shooting by Security Operative", August 2025. [2] Kaduna Tribune, "Armed Attacks on Local Villagers Continue in Kaduna", August 2025. [3] Daily Trust, "Kaduna Shooting: Protesters Demand Justice for Innocent Victim", August 2025. [4] Kaduna State Police Command, "Statement on the Shooting Incident in Barnawa", August 2025.
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