Police commence investigation on homicide in Yobe

Police commence investigation on homicide in Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakili

Yobe state police command has commenced the investigation into the homicide incident involving Inspector Mohammed Bulama attached to Police Mobile Force PMF, 41 Division Damaturu.

In a press release issued by DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, PPRO Yobe state command said the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, condemns Bulama’s actions and expresses condolences to Dauda’s family.

On 29th September, 2024, Inspector Mohammed Bulama, 38 years old, was involved in a bitter argument with Abdulmalik Dauda (aka Baksha), 39 years old, of pompamari ward, Damaturu, over an uncleared transaction in the Zango area.

According to the release, 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 Division 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,” the release added.

Yobe State Commissioner of Police, Cp Garba Ahmed, has ordered the immediate investigation into the homicide incident involving Inspector Mohammed Bulama and assures the public of a thorough and swift investigation and 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.

Police commence investigation on homicide in Yobe