Hoodlums kill ASP, injure three other police officers

Etim Effiong

Hoodlums numbering over 60 have killed an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Ibrahim Abdullahi and injured three other policemen, who were trying to arrest a wanted criminal in Adamawa State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Adamawa State command, DSP Suleiman Ngoroje, said this in a statement on Saturday.

“On April 24 between the hours of 12 midnight and 1 am the command’s operatives attached to Numan Division were in Lafiya to effect arrest in a case of criminal conspiracy and theft.

“Hoodlums numbering about 60 armed with dangerous weapons attacked the policemen while trying to effect arrest of the wanted criminal.

“Following the attack, one officer, an ASP Ibrahim Abdullahi, paid the supreme price while three others sustained various injuries,” he said.

The PPRO stated that consequences awaited any person or group of persons who, under whatever guise, engaged in an unwarranted attack on any policeman.

He noted that investigation into the matter is ongoing, adding that perpetrators of the dastardly act will be arrested and prosecuted soon.

He added: “The police command calls on members of the public to desist forthwith from attacking policemen and police facilities.

“The command equally calls on members of the public to report anyone doing such to the nearest police stations or via these emergency numbers: 08089671313, 08107364974 and 09053872326.”