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Police inspector stabs man to death in Yobe

The Yobe State Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, has ordered an immediate investigation into a homicide case involving Inspector Mohammed Bulama, a member of the Police Mobile Force, 41 Division, in Damaturu, the state capital.

According to PUNCH Online, a press release issued on Tuesday by DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Public Relations Officer of the Yobe Police Command, it was reported that on September 29, 2024, around 6:20 p.m., Inspector Mohammed Bulama, 38, had a heated argument with Abdulmalik Dauda (also known as Baksha), 39, of Pompomari Ward, Damaturu, over an unresolved transaction in the Zango Area.

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The dispute escalated into a physical altercation, during which Bulama allegedly stabbed Dauda in the chest. Bulama also sustained head injuries during the confrontation.

Bulama was promptly arrested at the ‘C’ Divisional Police Headquarters, where he had sought refuge. The state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced an investigation, and Bulama is currently in custody pending internal disciplinary action and prosecution.”

Ahmed condemned Bulama’s actions and expressed condolences to Dauda’s family.

He assured the public of a thorough and swift investigation to ensure justice is 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,” Ahmed stated.

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