Police inspector from the Police Mobile Force (PMF), 41 Division, Damaturu, Yobe State, has been detained for reportedly stabbing a suspected drug dealer to death over a N200 bribe.
The event occurred in CMC Area, Zango, Damaturu, when the inspector, Mohammed Bulama, and the deceased, Abdulmalik Pompomari, clashed.
According to multiple local reports, the tragedy took place on Sunday at 5:05 p.m.
A source said, “Inspector Mohammed Bulama demanded N200 from Abdulmalik Dauda Galadima at CMC Area, Zango Damaturu.
“When Abdulmalik refused, Inspector Bulama assaulted him with a knife, cutting him around the neck and chest leading to his death.”
DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the occurrence and stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, had ordered an investigation into the homicide.
The PPRO stated that the two were embroiled in a heated altercation over a transaction in the Zango area.
“The dispute turned into a fight, and Bulama stabbed Dauda in the chest. Bulama also suffered head injuries.
“The suspect was promptly arrested at the ‘C’ Division Police Headquarters where he had sought refuge.
“The State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced investigation and Bulama (suspect) is currently in custody pending internal disciplinary action and prosecution,” he said.