Jibrin, the Father of Musa Sama ’Ila Yakila (12) who was killed by a vigilante group chasing a suspected criminal in Kagara town of Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, has disclosed that his late son was heading back home from Sabon Gari market where he sent him to buy onions before bullets ended his life on June 3.
On June, 3, 2025, Jibrin’s families were already preparing to leave Kagara town to Yakila village for Muslims’ festive season, but the deceased was sent to run a quick errand to Sabon Garri market to buy onions.
“He was sent on an errand to buy onions from Sabon Gari market in Kagara. We were preparing to leave for Yakila town for sallah before he was shot The onions were still in his hand when he was shot in the stomach”.
“Vigilantes were chasing criminals. The unknown criminal ran away, but while chasing him, they fired a bullet, which made my son become a victim. He was hit in his stomach and died instantly”, the deceased father said amid tears.
Recounting the incident, he said , “After maghrib prayer, I was in my shop when I received a call from one of my friends that I should return home saying my son was shot with a gun.
“They brought out the dead body and we left to see the monarch before going to the police station to report the incident, and we were told to take the dead body to bury.
“But no one has said anything or condoled with me except the DCO that was sent by the DPO of the area. I was told to take it as the will of God. I seek justice for my son as those who shot him are still walking freely.”
Wasiu Abiodun, the police spokesman in the state, was not available for comment. SMS and WhatsApp messages sent to him were not replied.
Jibrin, still traumatized by the loss of his son, recalled his conversations with him.
“Whenever he talked about his career dream, he often talked about becoming a university lecturer”, adding that “he was a brilliant student.
According to him, the deceased boy was loved by his teachers who often gave him books to read at home.