Tragedy struck in Niger State on Saturday afternoon as Assistant Superintendent of Police, Shafi’u Bawa, allegedly took his own life.
The incident occurred in Kontagora Local Government Area, where Bawa’s father, Usman Bawa, discovered his son’s lifeless body hanging from the ceiling.
According to reports, Usman Bawa, a resident of Rigasa in Kontagora, immediately notified the local police command upon discovering his son.
Police officers arrived at the scene shortly thereafter and transported Shafi’u Bawa’s body to the general hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
His remains were subsequently released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic traditions.
A police statement obtained by our correspondent provided further details: “Today, Saturday, 08/02/25, at approximately 14:10 hours, one Mr Usman Bawa, male, of Rigasa area in Kontagora, reported that his son, AP/No 337979, ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa, committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling.
The lifeless body was taken to the General Hospital, Kontagora, where a medical doctor confirmed his death. The corpse was released to the family for burial according to Islamic rites. Further updates will be communicated.”
When contacted for comments, the Niger State Police Command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, did not respond to phone calls or reply to a WhatsApp message sent to him.
