Three Police Officers Arrested Over Death of Suspect in Kebbi Custody…………………..
By:Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested three officers over the suspicious death of a suspect, Abubakar Auwal, while in police custody.
Commissioner of Police, Bello Muhammad Sani, confirmed the arrests, stating that the officers are currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for thorough investigation and disciplinary action.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Abubakar, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Jega Division—where the incident occurred—has been issued a query and redeployed with immediate effect.
The Command emphasized that the misconduct of a few individuals does not represent the values of the Nigeria Police Force. It reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, accountability, and justice.
The statement further noted that the Police remain dedicated to maintaining internal discipline, upholding public trust, and ensuring ethical conduct in all operations.