One person was killed while six others, including a nine-month-old baby, sustained varying degrees of injuries following a clash between operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and some hoodlums in Jalingo, Taraba state capital.
The incident happened at the ATC area of Jaling when the NDLEA operatives attempted to arrest some suspects at a hideout where they were alleged to be dealing in illicit drugs.
Spokesperson of the Taraba Police Command, ASP Usman Abdullahi, confirmed the incident.
He said the injured, including the baby, were receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre in Jalingo.
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“Sensing that their lives were in danger, the NDLEA personnel acted in self-defence leading to the death of one person, while six others sustained injuries,” Abdullahi said.
The NDLEA spokesperson in Taraba could not be reached for comment over the incident as his phone was switched off when our reporter placed a call to him.
