Tragedy As DPO Slumps, Dies In Jigawa Office

SP Abubakar Musa, the Divisional Police Officer of Jahun Local Government Area, Jigawa State reportedly collapsed and died in his office on Friday, January 27.

Spokesman of the State police command, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adamu confirmed the death in a statement issued to Dailypost on Saturday.

He said the incident happened on Friday night around 9:00 pm in the DPO’s Jahun Division office after a protracted illness.

According to him, “SP. Abubakar Musa died yesterday around 9:00pm while closing from his official duty.”

He explained that the deceased was rushed to the Jahun General Hospital and Rashid Shekoni General Hospital and was later moved to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital where he was confirmed dead.

The State Commissioner of Police, CP. Emmanuel Ekot Effiom consoled the deceased’s family and the Nigeria Police Force.