DSP Isah Shoots Self Dead in Niger Over Alleged Arms Diversion to Bandits
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) attached to Mobile Police Force Unit 12 (Mopol 12) in Niger State, Isah Abdullahi, popularly known as Kunkuri, has reportedly shot himself dead amid allegations linking him to the illegal supply of arms and ammunition to bandits and other criminal elements in the state.
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Until his death, the late officer served as the armoury officer of Mopol 12, which is located within the premises of B Division of the Niger State Police Command along Paikoro Road, Minna.
Sources disclosed that trouble began for the DSP when a team of detectives from Abuja arrived at the unit for a routine annual audit of arms and ammunition. During the exercise, it was allegedly discovered that several rounds of ammunition were missing or could not be properly accounted for.
The discovery reportedly raised serious suspicion, prompting further scrutiny of the armoury records and the activities of the officer in charge. It was in the course of these developments that DSP Isah Abdullahi allegedly took his own life.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the police formation in Niger State, raising fresh concerns over internal security, arms accountability, and the possible involvement of security personnel in aiding criminal networks.
Police authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the matter, but investigations are expected to continue to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the missing ammunition and the death of the officer.
DSP Isah Shoots Self Dead in Niger Over Alleged Arms Diversion to Bandits