The Borno State Police Command has announced the death of its Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), ACP Abubakar A. Balteh.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, the command confirmed that ACP Balteh died on February 21, 2026, following a fatal vehicle accident.
According to the statement, the late officer served diligently as Assistant Commissioner of Police, SCID, until his demise. The command expressed regret over his passing and said details regarding burial arrangements and related information would be communicated in due course.