The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Wasagu Division, Kebbi State Police Command has been reportedly murdered by a military officer in the Dan Marke area of Bukkuyum, Zamfara State.
The unfortunate incident occurred on August 24, 2024, as SP Liman was en route to Birnin Kebbi to attend a police conference.
According to reports, SP Liman was stopped by the military officer, who was attached to OPHD (Operation Hadarin Daji) Sector 6.
According to the report, despite Liman identifying himself as a Senior Police Officer, the soldier allegedly pointed his firearm at Liman and shot him in the forehead, leading to his immediate death.
Reacting to the unfortunate incident, the the Incident, Kebbi State Police Command has expressed outrage over the unprovoked killing of their DPO.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, the police condemned the senseless act, describing it as both unacceptable and unwarranted.
The statement emphasized that the police had expected a higher level of professionalism and cooperation from the military, given their shared responsibility for maintaining security in the country.
SP Abubakar lamented the deteriorating state of inter-agency collaboration and the lack of harmonious working relationships between the police and the military.
He called on relevant authorities to conduct a proper investigation into tragic incident to ensure that justice is served.
SP Abubakar assured the grieving family of SP Liman that the police are committed to ensuring that justice is done.
ASP Yazid Abubakar, the spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, also extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and pledged that a comprehensive investigation would be carried out to uncover the truth behind the incident.