An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Shafi’u Bawa, was found dead in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday.
Authorities confirmed that the officer’s father, Usman Bawa, who resides in the Rigasa area of Kontagora, reported the incident to the police.
According to sources, Bawa was discovered unresponsive in his room on Saturday afternoon.
Upon receiving the report, police officers arrived at the scene and transported his body to the General Hospital in Kontagora, where medical personnel confirmed his passing. His remains were later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic traditions.
A statement from the police provided further details: “Today, Saturday, 08/02/25, at about 14:10 hours, one Mr. Usman Bawa of Rigasa area in Kontagora reported that his son, AP/No 337979, ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa, was found lifeless.
His body was taken to the General Hospital, Kontagora, where a doctor confirmed his passing. The corpse has since been released to the family for burial according to Islamic rites. Further updates will follow.”
Attempts to reach the Niger State Police Command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, for comments were unsuccessful, as he did not respond to calls or messages.
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