Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSoldier Shoots Police DPO Dead in Zamfara

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Halliru Liman, the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Wasagu Division in Kebbi State, has been killed by a soldier at a checkpoint in Zamfara State.

According to ASP Yazid Abubakar, the spokesman for the Zamfara State Police Command, the incident happened on Wednesday, 28 August, when Liman was on his way to Birnin Kebbi for a meeting.

He was stopped by military personnel attached to Operation Dadarin Daji in the Danmarke area of Bukkuyum Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

Abubakar confirmed that despite identifying himself as a police officer, Liman was shot and killed on the spot by the leader of the military officers identified simply as Hassan.

“In a shocking display of aggression, Hassan pointed his gun at SP Liman and shot him in the head, resulting in his instant death,” he said.

The Zamfara State Police Command condemned the incident and called for a thorough investigation, insisting that those responsible must be brought to justice.

“The circumstances surrounding this heinous crime are alarming and unacceptable,” said police spokesperson Abubakar. “We condemn this unprovoked attack in the strongest possible terms and demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.”

The police spokesperson further criticised the military’s actions as a violation of inter-agency cooperation principles.

“The military’s actions are a clear violation of the rules of engagement and the principles of inter-agency cooperation,” he said. “The police and military must work together to maintain peace and security, not engage in violent confrontations that undermine public trust.”

Abubakar extended the police command’s condolences to the family and colleagues of SP Halliru Liman, assuring them that the command would “ensure justice is served.”

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)

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