A civil society organisations, peace advocates and concerned citizens have jointly petitioned top security and justice authorities.
An operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has allegedly shot and injured five innocent traders at the Bukuru Filin Sarki Market in the Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
In response, civil society organisations, peace advocates and concerned citizens have jointly petitioned top security and justice authorities.
The petition, addressed to the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), accused an NSCDC officer of opening fire on unarmed civilians who were lawfully carrying out their businesses.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at about 4pm, at the bustling Bukuru Filin Sarki marketplace.The victims were identified as Abati Ali, Hamza Muhammad, Sulaiman Abdullah, Duhuru Kabiru Tsoho and Muhammad Dahir.
According to the petitioners, all five sustained gunshot injuries and are currently battling the physical and psychological consequences of the shooting.
In a statement signed by Engineer Lawan Suleiman, a peace advocate in Nigeria, the petition was titled “Legal Petition and Demand for Justice Over the Unlawful Shooting of Five (5) Innocent Traders at Bukuru Filin Sarki, Jos South LGA, Plateau State.”
Suleiman, who submitted the petition on behalf of concerned citizens, community leaders and civil society representatives, described the incident as a “gross abuse of power” and a blatant violation of the victims’ fundamental human rights.“
The misuse of firearms by security personnel against innocent civilians is unacceptable. Justice in this case will reinforce the principle that no one is above the law,” the statement read.
The petition detailed alleged constitutional and legal breaches arising from the incident, including violations of Section 33(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees the right to life, and Section 34(1), which protects the dignity of the human person.
It also cited abuse of power under the NSCDC Act, as well as breaches of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and international principles governing the use of force by law enforcement officers.
The groups demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer involved, insisting that there must be no transfer, shielding or cover-up.They also called for a transparent and independent investigation into the shooting.
Other demands include; full medical treatment, rehabilitation and adequate compensation for the victims, as well as a public apology to both the injured traders and the Bukuru community. The petitioners further urged the authorities to implement institutional reforms within the security agencies to prevent a recurrence of similar incidents.
“We trust that your esteemed offices will treat this petition with the urgency and seriousness it deserves,” the statement added.
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