The Taraba State Police Command has refuted claims that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) caused the death of three children in Didango Geita village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of the state. Contrary to villagers’ assertions, Commissioner of Police David Iloyonomon revealed that the children died while playing with a Dane gun on a tree. The gun powder from the Dane gun later exploded, resulting in their tragic deaths.
Iloyonomon clarified that four other children playing under the tree were injured, with one in critical condition and receiving treatment at the state’s specialist hospital in Jalingo, the capital.
“Since there was no assailant, it is suspected to be an accidental discharge,” Iloyonomon stated.
The scene of the incident has been secured, with investigations ongoing to uncover more details.
“The three pallets recovered are used in conjunction with gun powder to prepare ammunition for Dane guns,” Iloyonomon added.
The deceased children were identified as Miracle Danjuma (11 years old), Liyacheyan Bitrus (12 years old), and Kefas Bitrus (11 years old). Among the injured were Joseph Danjuma (8 years old), Leah Aluda (8 years old), Godbless Hassan (7 years old), and Christian Hassan (7 years old), who are grandchildren of Danjuma Audu, the owner of an irrigation rice farm where the incident occurred.
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