Police condemn killing of colleague in Zamfara, seek probe

Zamfara State Police Command, has condemned in strong term the killing of their colleague, SP Halliru Liman who was killed by military personnel led by one Hassan attached to Operation Hadarin Daji, OPHD.

A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yazid Abubakar, said SP Halliru Liman, the Divisional Police officer of Wusagu Division, Kebbi State was on his way to attend a monthly conference in Birnin Kebbi when he was killed by military personnel along Danmarke area of Bukkuyum, Zamfara State.

The statement condemned the circumstances surrounding the death of the police officer, who was said to be on his way to attend a monthly conference in Birnin Kebbi, and stopped by military personnel despite identifying himself as a police officer.

According to the statement, 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 and military must work together to maintain peace and security, not engage in violent confrontations that undermine public trust.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of SP Halliru Liman and assure them that we will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served”, the statement added.