A Nigerian mobile police sergeant, Laminu Adamu, was on Thursday docked before a Kano senior magistrate court, on a count charge of “ Death caused by negligence act,”.

According to first information report, the accuse, on 18th August at about 1;15pm misfired his arm resulting to the death of a 12 year –old boy.

The prosecution further told the court that the decease, Husaini Mukaila passed away at Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital as a result of the injury sustained from the gunshot, adding that Abdulazeez Aliyu, a resident of Gwale quarters in Kano metropolis reported the matter to the police.

The arraigned cop denied the allegation levied against him before the court, stating that all that were stated in the charge sheet were not true.

Police prosecutor, Mr Haziel Ledapwa informed the court that police investigation into the case was in progress, he pray the court to adjourn the matter for mention.

The presiding magistrate, Alhaji Hassan Ahmed Fagge conceded to the request made by the prosecution, he further ordered that the alleged erring cop be remanded in prison custody.

The case is adjourned to 20th September for mention.

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