Hunter’s gun accidentally fires at church convention, leaves 8 injured in Adamawa

At least eight people were injured after a hunter’s gun accidentally discharged during the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) national convention held in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State.  

The hunter, identified as a member of the Hunters Association from Kukta Village in Song LGA, was reportedly part of the event’s security team on Tuesday.

According to the Adamawa State Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the incident occurred when the hunter’s dane gun slipped from his hands and discharged sporadically, causing injuries to nearby attendees.

Nguroje confirmed that the injured victims are currently receiving treatment at a medical facility in Demsa, while authorities are investigating the incident to prevent future occurrences.

He said the hunter had been arrested but his identity could not be released to the public until after investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, condemned the incident, warning hunters, vigilantes, and other local security groups against carrying arms, particularly dane guns, in public gatherings.

Dankombo urged members of the public, especially residents of Demsa LGA, to cooperate with the police in the efforts to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.