A police inspector from the Police Mobile Force (PMF), 41 Division, Damaturu in Yobe State, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a suspected drug dealer to death over a N200 bribe.
The incident took place in the CMC Area of Zango, Damaturu, where Inspector Mohammed Bulama and the victim, Abdulmalik Pompomari, engaged in a violent altercation.
Local sources indicate that the tragic event occurred on Sunday at 5:05 PM.
One eyewitness recounted, “Inspector Mohammed Bulama demanded N200 from Abdulmalik Dauda Galadima at CMC Area, Zango Damaturu. When Abdulmalik refused, Inspector Bulama attacked him with a knife, inflicting fatal wounds to his neck and chest.”
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, has initiated an investigation into the homicide.
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.
