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Police inspector stabs man to death over ‘refusal to pay N200’

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A police inspector, identified as Mohammed Bulama, has allegedly stabbed AbdulMalik Galadima, a Yobe resident, to death over the “deceased’s refusal to hand out the N200 demanded by the officer”.

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, said the incident occurred on Sunday in Zango, Nasarawa ward of Yobe state.

“On Sunday, 29th September 2024, Inspector Mohammed Bulama of the Mopol Police Squad in Damaturu, was involved in the fatal assault of an innocent civilian, AbdulMalik Dauda Galadima, in the Zango community, Nasarawa ward,” the publication said.

“According to eyewitnesses accounts, the incident occurred around 5:05 PM when Inspector Bulama approached Galadima in the CMC area and demanded the sum of N200.

“When the deceased explained that he had no money on him, the police officer reportedly became aggressive and proceeded to assault him.

“In a horrifying escalation, Bulama allegedly slashed Galadima’s neck and stabbed him in the chest, leading to his death on the spot.”

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The publication added that human rights organisations have demanded justice and accountability from the Yobe police command and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

The community asked Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police, civil society organisations, and government officials to intervene, adding that security forces must account for their actions and protect citizens.

‘JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED’

In a statement on the incident, Dungus Abdulkarim, spokesperson of the Yobe police command, said Bulama has been arrested.

“The commissioner of police CP Garba Ahmed has ordered the immediate investigation into the homicide incident involving Inspector Mohammed Bulama, attached to Police Mobile Force PMF, 41 Division, Damaturu,” the statement reads.

“On 29th September, 2024 at about 1820hrs Inspector Mohammed Bulama, 38, was involved in a bitter argument with Abdulmalik Dauda (aka Baksha), 39, of Pompomari ward, Damaturu, over an uncleared transaction at Zango Area.

“The dispute escalated into a fight, resulting in Bulama stabbing Dauda in the chest. Bulama also sustained head injuries.

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“Bulama was promptly arrested at the ‘C’ Divisional Police Headquarters, where he had sought refuge.

“The state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced investigation, and Bulama is currently in custody pending internal disciplinary action and prosecution.”

The statement added that the Yobe police command will ensure that justice is served.

“CP Garba Ahmed condemns Bulama’s actions and expresses condolences to Dauda’s family. He assures the public of a thorough and swift investigation, ensuring justice is served,” Abdulkarim said.

“The Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate any misconduct from its personnel. We will ensure that justice is served and the perpetrator is held accountable.”

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10 dead, 7 injured as building collapses in Ibadan

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At least 10 persons have died after a building collapsed in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, at Jegeda Oluloyo, Ona Ara LGA.

 

In a statement, the Oyo State Fire Service Agency said seven persons were rescued from the rubble.

 

“The Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 am this morning at Jegede Olunloyo area, Ibadan, of which 10 persons have been recovered from the debris of the collapsed building, while seven persons were rescued alive,” the statement reads.

 

“Rescue operation is still going on.”

 

The incident adds to the growing list of building collapse incidents across the country.

 

In June 2023, a two-storey building collapsed in the Inalende area of Ibadan following a downpour.

 

At least seven people died last weekend after a building collapsed in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja.

 

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Police arrest ‘major arms dealer supplying weapons to bandits’ in Plateau

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has arrested Jubril Musa,“a major arms dealer”, in Plateau state.

 

In a statement on Thursday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson for the NPF, said Musa was apprehended with a cache of weapons.

 

He added that the suspect confessed to supplying arms to bandits and kidnappers in the region.

 

“The suspect, identified as Jubril Musa ‘m’, was arrested with 2 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition (long), 1 Makarov pistol, 1 fabricated Bronny pistol, a single round of 7.8mm live ammunition, 2 rounds of G3 live ammunition, 4 rounds of 7.6mm live ammunition (short), and a single round of 9mm live ammunition,” he said.

Adejobi added that within a month, the police arrested hundreds of suspects connected to crimes including armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.

 

“Since October 1, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in the fight against crime,” Adejobi added.

 

“These include the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 murder/homicide suspects, 63 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 217 rape suspects, and 167 suspected cultists.

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“Additionally, 210 firearms and 3,172 rounds of various calibres of ammunition were recovered.

 

“The Police were also able to recover 118 stolen vehicles and rescue 64 kidnapping victims across the country.”

 

Adejobi said the arrests demonstrate the force’s commitment under Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), to address threats to public safety.

 

“The Inspector General of Police once again reassures members of the public of the Police Force’s dedication to enhancing the safety and security of the country through various tactical operations, intelligence-led policing, and community engagement strategies,” he said.

 

“The goal of these initiatives is to achieve a substantial decrease in crime rates across the country and to make significant strides in combating violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cybercrime.

 

“Embracing a multifaceted approach to law enforcement, the Nigeria Police Force remains relentless in its mission to reduce crimes and criminalities in accordance with the Rule of Law, upholding the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out duties of protecting lives and properties.”

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Alleged abuse of office: Emefiele’s wife, niece received funds, listed as beneficiaries, witness tells court

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A former Secretary to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr John Ogah, continued his testimony on Wednesday before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, where he disclosed that his former boss, Godwin Emefiele, listed his niece as one of the beneficiaries of funds from an account allegedly operated on his behalf.

Ogah, who is testifying as the 6th prosecution witness made the disclosure while answering questions from the counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Rotimi Oyedepo.

 

Ogah told the court that he’s aware that the former CBN Governor once instructed the 5th prosecution witness, an account officer with Zenith bank, Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, to send funds into the account of his niece named Hannah.

 

Emefiele’s Counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olalekan Ojo, raised objections to this line of questions and queried the relevance of the testimony as Hannah’s name was not mentioned anywhere in the charge. He insisted that it was an attempt to introduce sensationalism into the matter.

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The EFCC Counsel, however, countered the objection, he maintained that it was connected to the fact in issue and abuse of office charge and of conferring corrupt advantage on Emefiele’s associates and immediate family members including his wife, Margaret.

Through the witness, the EFCC also tendered in evidence, several email messages he sent to the account officer of three companies, Comec Support Services Ltd, Limelight Multideimensional Services Ltd and Andswin Resources Limited in Zenith Bank to transfer funds to certain beneficiaries.

The EFCC had alleged that the companies were used to launder funds for the former CBN governor.

 

Justice Rahman Oshodi has adjourned the case to November 28, 2024, for continuation of trial.

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