Yobe: Police officer arrested over alleged homicide

By Adeyanju Esther

Operative of Yobe State Police Command has been apprehended on suspicion of homicide.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, reported that Commissioner of Police Garba Ahmed has mandated an urgent investigation into the incident involving Inspector Mohammed Bulama, who is assigned to the Police Mobile Force, PMF, 41 Division in Damaturu.

The commissioner of Police Garba Ahmed condemned Bulama’s actions and extended his condolences to Dauda’s family.

He assured the public that a thorough and prompt investigation would be conducted, emphasising that justice would be served.

Parts of the statement read: “On 29th September, 2024, at about 1820hrs, Inspector Mohammed Bulama, 38, was involved in a bitter argument with Abdulmalik Dauda (aka Baksha), 39, of Pompomari Ward, Damaturu, over an uncleared transaction at Zango Area.

“The dispute escalated into a fight, resulting in Bulama stabbing Dauda in the chest. Bulama also sustained head injuries.

“Bulama was quickly apprehended at the ‘C’ Divisional Police Headquarters, where he had taken shelter.

“The State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation, and Bulama is currently in custody while awaiting internal disciplinary measures and potential prosecution.”

In the statement, Commissioner of Police Garba Ahmed condemned Bulama’s actions and extended his condolences to Dauda’s family.

He assured the public that a thorough and prompt investigation would be conducted, emphasizing that justice would be served.

“The Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate any misconduct from its personnel. We are committed to ensuring that justice is upheld and the perpetrator is held accountable,” the CP stated.