Police Inspector stabs man to death over ₦200

A police inspector from the Police Mobile Force (PMF), 41 Division in Damaturu, Yobe State, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a suspected drug dealer to death over a ₦200 bribe.

The incident occurred in the CMC Area of Zango, Damaturu, during a confrontation between Inspector Mohammed Bulama and the deceased, Abdulmalik Pompomari.

Multiple sources in the area reported that the tragic incident occurred on Sunday at 5:05 p.m.

One source stated, “Inspector Mohammed Bulama demanded ₦200 from Abdulmalik Dauda Galadima in the CMC Area of Zango, Damaturu.”

“When Abdulmalik refused, Inspector Bulama assaulted him with a knife, cutting him around the neck and chest leading to his death.”

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, had ordered investigation into the homicide incident.

The PPRO said the duo were involved in a bitter argument over a transaction at Zango area.

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

“The suspect 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 (suspect) is currently in custody pending internal disciplinary action and prosecution,” he said.

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