A police officer, Inspector Mohammed Bulama, has allegedly killed a man in Yobe State, AbdulMalik Galadima, over the deceased’s refusal to pay N200 demanded by the former.

Inspector Bulama was said to have stabbed Galadima to death at Zango in the Nasarawa ward of Yobe State on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

A counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, said: “On Sunday, 29th September 2024, Inspector Mohammed Bulama of the Mopol Police Squad in Damaturu, was involved in the fatal assault of an innocent civilian, AbdulMalik Dauda Galadima, in the Zango community, Nasarawa ward.

“According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred around 5:05 p.m. when Inspector Bulama approached Galadima in the CMC area and demanded the sum of N200.

“When the deceased explained that he had no money on him, the police officer reportedly became aggressive and proceeded to assault him.

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“In a horrifying escalation, Bulama allegedly slashed Galadima’s neck and stabbed him in the chest, leading to his death on the spot.”

Confirming the incident, the Yobe State Police Public Relations Officers, Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement on Wednesday, October 2, said Bulama has been arrested.

Abdulkarim noted that the Yobe State Commissioner of Police, Garba Ahmed, has ordered an investigation into the “homicide incident involving Inspector Mohammed Bulama, attached to Police Mobile Force PMF, 41 Division, Damaturu.”

He added: “On 29th September, 2024 at about 1820hrs Inspector Mohammed Bulama, 38, was involved in a bitter argument with Abdulmalik Dauda (aka Baksha), 39, of Pompomari ward, Damaturu, over an uncleared transaction at Zango Area.

“The dispute escalated into a fight, resulting in Bulama stabbing Dauda in the chest. Bulama also sustained head injuries.

“Bulama was promptly arrested at the ‘C’ Divisional Police Headquarters, where he had sought refuge.

“The state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced investigation, and Bulama is currently in custody pending internal disciplinary action and prosecution.

“CP Garba Ahmed condemns Bulama’s actions and expresses condolences to Dauda’s family. He assures the public of a thorough and swift investigation, ensuring justice is served.

“The Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate any misconduct from its personnel. We will ensure that justice is served and the perpetrator is held accountable.”

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