Military personnel shoot dead police officer in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command has condemned the killing of one of its officers, Halliru Liman, who was shot and killed by military personnel.

Afinju FM
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The command demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that those responsible were brought to book.

In a statement issued to newsmen, the command’s spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, said the command was deeply disturbed by the senseless killing of Liman, who was until his death, the DPO in charge of Wasagu Division in Kebbi state.

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 Zamfara by military personnel attached to Operation Dadarin Daji.

Abubakar further explained that the officer was murdered on the spot by the military personnel, despite identifying himself as a police officer.

He maintained that, in a shocking display of aggression, the leader of the military personnel Hassan shot Liman in the head, resulting in his instant death.

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