DPO brutally shot and killed by military officer in Zamfara

Thursday, August 29, 2024 -A military personnel has shot and killed a police officer, SP Halliru Liman, in Zamfara State. 

The spokesperson of the State Police Command, ASP Yazid Abubakar, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, August 29, 2024, said Liman, was until his death, the DPO in charge of Wasagu Division in Kebbi state.

According to the PPRO, the deceased police officer was on his way to Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State to attend a meeting when he was stopped on the way at Danmarke area in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara by military personnel attached to Operation Dadarin Daji on Wednesday, August 28.

“We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the senseless killing of the superintendent of Police Halliru Liman, the Divisional Police Officer of Wusagu Division, Kebbi State Police Command,” the statement read.

"On August 28, 2024, at approximately 1030 hours, SP Liman was brutally murdered by military personnel led by one Hassan, attached to OPHD Sector 6, Dan Marke area of Bukkuyum, Zamfara State. 

"The circumstances surrounding this heinous crime are alarming and unacceptable. SP Liman, who was on his way to attend a monthly conference in Birnin Kebbi, was stopped by military personnel despite identifying himself as a police officer. 

"In a shocking display of aggression, Hassan pointed his gun at SP Liman and shot him in the head, resulting in his instant death.

"We condemn this unprovoked attack in the strongest possible terms and demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident. 

"The military's actions are a clear violation of the rules of engagement and the principles of inter-agency cooperation. We urge the relevant authorities to take immediate action to address this egregious incident and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. 

"The police and military must work together to maintain peace and security, not engage in violent confrontations that undermine public trust. 

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of SP Halliru Liman and assure them that we will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served."