Police officer arrested over alleged homicide in Yobe

An operative of the Yobe State Police Command has been arrested over alleged homicide.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that the Commissioner of Police, Garba Ahmed, has ordered an immediate investigation into the homicide incident involving one Inspector Mohammed Bulama, attached to Police Mobile Force, PMF, 41 Division, Damaturu.

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 promptly arrested at the ‘C’ Divisional Police Headquarters, where he had sought refuge.

“The State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced investigation, and Bulama is currently in custody pending internal disciplinary action and prosecution.”

In the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Garba Ahmed, who condemned Bulama’s action, expressed condolences to Dauda’s family.

He assured the public of a thorough and swift investigation, assuring justice will be served.

“The Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate any misconduct from its personnel. We will ensure that justice is served and the perpetrator is held accountable,” the CP added.