A soldier on Wednesday shot dead the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Wusagu Police Division in Kebbi State, Halliru Liman, in Zamfara State.
The spokesman for the Zamfara State police command, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Gusau.
He said the DPO was heading to Birnin Kebbi for a monthly conference when he was shot felled by the bullet at a military checkpoint in Zamfara.
The soldier, according to the spokesman, was attached to Operation Hadarin Daji sector 6 in Zamfara State.
The statement read:
“The circumstances surrounding this heinous crime are alarming and unacceptable. SP Liman, who was on his way to attend a monthly conference in Birnin Kebbi, was stopped by military personnel despite identifying himself as a police officer.
“In a shocking display of aggression, Hassan pointed his gun at SP Liman and shot him in the head, resulting in his instant death.
“We condemn this unprovoked attack in the strongest possible terms and demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“The military’s actions are a clear violation of the rules of engagement and the principles of inter-agency cooperation.
“We urge the relevant authorities to take immediate action to address this egregious incident and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
“The police and military must work together to maintain peace and security, not engage in violent confrontations that undermine public trust.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of SP Halliru Liman and assure them that we will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served.”
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