Police in Yobe have arrested an Inspector attached to the Police Mobile Force (PMF), 41 Division, Damaturu, for allegedly stabbing a suspected drug dealer to death over a N200 bribe.
The Incident occurred at CMC Area, Zango, Damaturu, where the Inspector, Mohammed Bulama, and the deceased Abdulmalik Pompomari got engaged in fisticuffs.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at 5:05 pm.
According to a source, “Inspector Mohammed Bulama demanded N200 from Abdulmalik Dauda Galadima at CMC Area, Zango Damaturu.
“When Abdulmalik refused, Inspector Bulama assaulted him with a knife, cutting him around the neck and chest leading to his death.”
State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident.
He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, had ordered investigation into the homicide incident.
The police spokesperson said the inspector and the deceased had a hot argument over a transaction at the Zango area.
He said, “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.”
