US EditionPolice detain three officers for alleged murder of suspect
- The Kebbi State Police Command detained three officers on Saturday for the alleged murder of a suspect in police custody in Birnin Kebbi.
- The suspect, Abubakar Auwal, was arrested on April 15 at Jega police headquarters over stolen trailer rims before his death in detention raised suspicions of foul play.
- Auwal collapsed around 6:00 a.m. On April 16 while being investigated and later died at Jega General Hospital at approximately 10:00 p.m.
- The investigation by State Criminal Investigation Department found three officers culpable, leading to their detention and the immediate transfer of the area's Divisional Police Officer.
- The Police Command emphasized its commitment to ethics, professionalism, and public trust while assuring ongoing disciplinary actions to ensure accountability and justice.
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Police Officers Arrested Over Death Of Suspect In Detention - Daily Trust
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested three of its officers over the death of a suspect, Abubakar Auwal, in detention. A release by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, said Auwal was arrested over a reported case of stolen trailer rims at the Jega Divisional Police Headquarters but collapsed and died while in detention. It said, “Auwal reportedly collapsed around 6:00am on April 16. He was rushed to the General Hospi…
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Freedom OnlinePolice detain three officers for alleged murder of suspect
The police spokesperson in the state, Nafi’u Abubakar, made this known in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi The post Police detain three officers for alleged murder of suspect appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Police detain 3 officers for alleged murder of suspect in Kebbi
Police detain 3 officers for alleged murder of suspect in Kebbi The Police Command in Kebbi State has detained three police officers for alleged murder of an arrested suspect in connection with stealing. The Spokesperson of the Command, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, made this known in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. “On April […] The post Police detain 3 officers for alleged murder of suspect in Kebbi appeared first on VMT News.
Three Kebbi Police Officers Held Over Detainee's Death
The Kebbi State Police Command has detained three officers in connection with the suspected murder of one Abubakar Auwal. This was confirmed in a statement released by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Nafiu Abubakar. According to the statement, the incident followed a complaint regarding stolen trailer rims, which was reported at the Jega Divisional Police Headquarters. Abubakar Auwal was subsequently arrested in connection with …
Three Police Officers Detained For Alleged Murder Of Abubakar Auwal - Security News Alert
On the 15th of April 2025, based on the complaint of stolen rims of a trailer truck reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Jega, one Abubakar Auwal was arrested in connection with the case. On 16/4/2025 at about 0600hrs, while the investigation was ongoing, the suspect collapsed in detention. As a result […] The post Three Police Officers Detained For Alleged Murder Of Abubakar Auwal first appeared on Security News Alert.
Police Hunt For Murder Suspect Believed To Be Trucking Around Delmas
Police have launched a renewed manhunt for Mfanafuthi Kubheka, a man wanted in connection with the brutal 2020 Christmas Day murder of his wife, Tshepiso Mosia, in Rooikopen, Standerton. He is now believed to be working as a truck driver operating in and around Delmas. According to local NPO Team Ngenelela 8303, Tshepiso had spent Christmas Day with Kubheka at their home. After a minor argument, she left and went to her parents’ house, where she…
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