DPO murdered by soldiers in Zamfara

The  Divisionl Police Officer (DPO) of Wasagu Division of  Zamfara State police command  was allegedly shot dead  by soldiers attached to the Nigerian Army operation code named Operation Dadarin Daji

The slain senior  police officer  Halliru Liman,   was shot at a close  range  by a soldier at a checkpoint in Zamfara.

Zamfara state  Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Yazid Abubakar,  said the deceased police officer was on his way to Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State to attend a meeting when he was stopped on the way at Danmarke area in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state  by military personnel attached to ODD.

Abubakar said the officer was allegedly killed  on the spot by the military personnel, even after he  identifying himself as a police officer.

In a statement,  the PPRO  demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident so as to ensure that those responsible for the murder are brought to book.

He said , “On August 28, 2024, at approximately 10 :30 am ,SP Liman was brutally murdered by military personnel led by one Hassan, attached to OPHD Sector 6, Dan Marke area of Bukkuyum, Zamfara State.

“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.”