Police inspector Mohammed Bulallama stabs man to death over N200 egunje in Yobe
A police inspector attached to 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 happened at CMC Area, Zango, Damaturu, where the inspector, Mohammed Bulama, and the deceased Abdulmalik Pompomari, fought.
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Multiple sources in the area said the unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday at 5:05 pm.
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.”
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, 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.
