An Assistant Superintendent of Police in Niger State, Shafi’u Bawa, committed suicide on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Bawa was found hanging from the ceiling when his father entered the room, after which the police transported his body to the hospital.
The officer was confirmed dead at a general hospital in the Kontagora Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the incident to Vanguard, the Niger State Police Command, Superintendent of Police Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement, said the Bawa’s reason for committing suicide is yet to be ascertained.
“On 8/2/2025 at about 2 pm, it was reported that one ASP Shafiu Bawah of 61pmf Kotangora committed suicide by hanging himself on the ceiling due to a yet-to-be-ascertained reason.
“The body was removed and released to the family for burial. The incident is under investigation to ascertain the reason for such action,” the PPRO declared.
Meanwhile, his remains were said to have been released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
