Panic as Police Inspector Stabs Man to Death, Details Emerge

Panic as Police Inspector Stabs Man to Death, Details Emerge

  • A police inspector, Mohammed Bulama, 38, has allegedly stabbed Abdulmalik Dauda, 39, to death in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital
  • According to a statement from the Yobe state police command, Inspector Bulama and Dauda were engaged in an unresolved transaction, which led to the confrontation
  • CP Garba Ahmed, the Yobe state commissioner of police, has ordered an immediate investigation int o the incident while Inspector Bulama has been held in custody

A fatal altercation occurred in Damaturu, Yobe state, on September 29, 2024, between Inspector Mohammed Bulama, 38, and Abdulmalik Dauda, 39. The dispute arose from an unresolved transaction and escalated into violence.

Inspector Bulama allegedly stabbed Dauda in the chest, resulting in his death. Bulama also sustained head injuries during the confrontation.

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Police inspector has reportedly stabbed a man in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital
Police inspector killed man in Yobe over unresolved transaction Photo Credit: @PoliceNG
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CP condemns officer for stabbing man

In a statement on Tuesday, October 1, Yobe state Commissioner of Police CP Garba Ahmed promptly condemned Bulama's actions and ordered an investigation into the incident.

According to The Punch, Bulama was arrested at the 'C' Divisional Police Headquarters and is currently in custody, pending internal disciplinary action and prosecution.

CP Ahmed assured the public of a thorough investigation, emphasizing that the Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate misconduct from its personnel. Justice will be served, and the perpetrator held accountable.

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The commissioner's statement reads in part:

“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.”

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This comes amid numerous security crises plaguing the country, including in Yobe state, where the Boko Haram terrorist group has been active for over a decade.

The Nigerian military forces have been deployed to deal with the terror group, which has caused lots of damage in the northeast state.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that Frank Mba, the deputy inspector general of police, explained that vote buying is one of the most difficult offences to manage.

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Google's Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop. He previously worked as an Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng