The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Inspector Nura Ahmad following the tragic killing of Ahmad Ibrahim. The incident occurred when Inspector Nura Ahmad, who was on duty with the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) Base 18 in Zamfara State, engaged in a dispute with the 20-year-old Ahmad Ibrahim over money-related matters.
SP Nafiu Abubakar, the spokesman for the Kebbi State Police Command, verified the unfortunate event. He disclosed that the altercation took place during a routine stop-and-search operation along Zamare/Yauri road.
The arrest underscores the seriousness with which the police command is handling the incident, emphasizing their commitment to justice and maintaining the rule of law.
“As a result, the said Police Inspector shot Ahmad Ibrahim in his chest and he was immediately rushed to General Hospital Yauri, for treatment, where a medical Doctor confirmed him dead.
“In view of the ugly incident, Inspector Nura Ahmad has been arrested and detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Birnin Kebbi, for a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the unprofessional conduct of the Police Inspector”, the statement reads.
The command also assured members of the public that justice would be done in the investigation of the ugly incident, stressing that the outcome would be made available in due course.
