'How DPO was fatally shot at military checkpoint in Zamfara', police speak

• The Nigerian police Force has reacted to the tragic death of one of its senior officers, Halliru Liman
• The Force claims Liman, Wasagu Division of the police in Kebbi state, was fatally shot by soldiers of the Nigerian Army at a military checkpoint in Zamfara state
• ASP Yazid Abubakar, spokesman of the Zamfara state police command, disclosed this to the press on Thursday and shared further details

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Halliru Liman, divisional police officer (DPO) of Wasagu Division of the police in Kebbi state, is dead.

According to reports making the round on Thursday, August 29, Liman died when he was reportedly shot dead by a soldier at a checkpoint in Zamfara state.

Soldier reportedly shot dead DPO in Zamfara. Image for illustration purposes. Photo credit: Nigerian Army
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Zamfara police claim DPO was gunned down by soldiers

Liman was killed at a checkpoint in neighbouring Zamfara state on Wednesday morning, said a police spokesman in the state, Yazid Abubakar.

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As reported by Daily Trust, Abubakar described the alleged killing of his colleague as “senseless”.

“SP Liman was brutally murdered by military personnel led by one Hassan, attached to OPHD Sector 6, Dan Marke area of Bukkuyum, Zamfara State,” he said.

According to ASP Yazid Abubakar, spokesman of the Zamfara state police command, the deceased police officer was on his way to Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi state to attend a meeting when he was stopped on the way at Danmarke area in Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara by military personnel attached to Operation Dadarin Daji.

As reported by Daily Trust, Abubakar said the officer was murdered on the spot by the military personnel, despite identifying himself as a police officer.

In a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday, August 29, the command’s spokesperson demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident so as to ensure those responsible are brought to book, PM News reported.

“In a shocking display of aggression, Hassan pointed his gun at SP Liman and shot him in the head, resulting in his instant death. We condemn this unprovoked attack in the strongest possible terms and demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.”“The military’s actions are a clear violation of the rules of engagement and the principles of inter-agency cooperation. We urge the relevant authorities to take immediate action to address this egregious incident and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”

The police commiserated with the family and friends of Liman and assured them that the police would do everything to get justice for the gallant officer, Channels TV reported.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has not commented on the allegations as of press time.

Soldier kills self in front of Army camp

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The army officer was said to be a senior non-commissioned soldier Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and an indigene of Okpuala in Ngor-Okpuala in Imo state.

Vitalis' death was shocking to his colleagues as he was expected to retire in October this year, and there was no note to trace the cause of his death.

Source: Legit.ng