In a tragic incident on Saturday afternoon, Assistant Superintendent of Police Shafi’u Bawa reportedly took his own life by hanging in Kontagora Local Government Area.
The discovery was made by his father, Usman Bawa, from the Rigasa area of Kontagora, who entered his son’s room to find him lifeless. “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,” stated a police report.
Following the grim discovery, police officers transported Bawa’s body to the General Hospital in Kontagora, where a medical doctor confirmed his death. His body was subsequently released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Efforts to reach the Niger State Police Command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, for further comments were unsuccessful as he did not respond to phone calls or messages.
The police have promised to provide further updates on the matter.