The Police in Kebbi State have commenced an investigation and launched a manhunt for a man following a fatal gun incident that claimed the life of his wife in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state.

Police sources disclosed that the incident occurred in Geza Village on June 9 when a woman identified as Sa’ima Sani, 25, sustained gunshot injuries from a locally made dane gun.

According to the sources, preliminary findings indicated that the deceased was asked by her husband, Auwalu Hassan, to bring the loaded firearm, which had been kept in a room within their residence.

“The woman reportedly picked up the dane gun to take it to her husband at the rear of the house.

“In the process, the firearm discharged and she sustained gunshot wounds to the stomach and left hand,” the source said.

The sources added that the incident was reported to the police, prompting the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bagudo to mobilise officers to the scene.

The victim was immediately evacuated to the General Hospital, Bagudo, for emergency medical treatment.

However, she later died while receiving treatment at the hospital.

Police authorities said the body was photographed and subjected to necessary procedures before being released to family members for burial.

The authorities further disclosed that efforts were ongoing to locate and arrest the deceased’s husband, who reportedly left the area following the incident.

According to the police, investigations have commenced to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy and determine whether any criminal negligence was involved.

They urged members of the public to observe strict safety measures in the handling and storage of firearms and to ensure that weapons are kept securely to prevent avoidable accidents. (Zagazola, but headline reworked)