Police arrest inspector for stabbing man to death over N200 bribe

Nigerian police inspector, Mohammed Bulama, has stabbed a Yobe resident, Abdulmalik Pompomari, to death at CMC Area, Zango, Damaturu, the state capital.

The police inspector attached to the Police Mobile Force (PMF), 41 Division, Damaturu in Yobe State, who has been arrested, was alleged of stabbing Pompomari, a suspect to death over a N200 bribe.

Multiple sources in the area who confirmed the incident to newsmen, noted that the incident occurred on Sunday.

A source said, “Inspector Mohammed Bulama demanded N200 from Abdulmalik Dauda Galadima at CMC Area, Zango Damaturu.

“When Abdulmalik refused, Inspector Bulama assaulted him with a knife, cutting him around the neck and chest leading to his death.”

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, was quoted as confirming the development.
He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, had ordered investigation into the homicide incident.
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.