Police officer stabs colleague to death in Kebbi

An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Abdullahi Garba, has stabbed his colleague, ASP Shu’aibu Sani-Malunfashi, to death in Kebbi State.

Garba was said to have stabbed his colleague on his left ribs with scissors following an argument.

The Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Nafi’u Abubakar, disclosed this via a statement issued on Thursday.

Abubakar stated that the incident occurred on October 19 after Garba, the officer-in-charge of Sauwa Police Outpost, had an altercation with Sani-Malunfashi, a Divisional Crime Officer II, with the Argungu Divisional Police Headquarters.

“As a result of that, they engaged in a physical combat in front of ASP Abdullahi Garba’s shop.

“In the course of the brawl, ASP Abdullahi Garba stabbed ASP Shu’aibu Sani-Malunfashi on his left ribs with scissors.

“On receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Argungu, swiftly rushed to the scene, arrested the erring officer, and recovered the exhibit (weapon).

“He rushed ASP Shu’aibu Sani Malunfashi to Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, where regrettably, a medical doctor confirmed him dead.

“Consequently, the erring police officer, ASP Abdullahi Garba, was immediately arrested and detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Birnin Kebbi.

“The case has also been referred to the homicide section for a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the ugly incident,” the police spokesperson said.

He added that the Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Magaji-Kontagora, has ordered an investigation into circumstances surrounding the demise of Sani-Malunfashi, saying the CP condemned the suspect’s action, describing it as contrary to the training, act and regulations of the Police Force, as well as other relevant laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Star

Segun Ojo