A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday in Jos, Plateau State, when a policeman accidentally shot and killed his colleague during an enforcement operation.

The deceased officer, identified as Tanko Emmanuel, was part of a team deployed by the state government to clear traders from Ahmadu Bello Way.

According to a source who spoke to SaharaReporters, the incident took place while the 48-year-old Tanko Emmanuel, who was attached to the Akwanga division, was engaged in an argument with a civilian. In the midst of the confrontation, another officer on the team, led by Inspector Haruna, fired a shot that accidentally hit Tanko Emmanuel.

The source expressed condolences, stating, “May Almighty God give his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and may the Almighty Allah continue to protect security operatives from catastrophic incidents like this.”

Efforts to reach the Plateau State Police Command spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, for comment were unsuccessful, as he did not answer calls or respond to a text message sent to his mobile line.

This unfortunate incident highlights the risks faced by security operatives in the line of duty and underscores the need for proper training and safety measures to prevent such accidents from occurring.