An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Niger State, Shafi’u Usman Bawa, reportedly committed suicide by hanging in Niger State.
The incident occurred in Rigasa, Kontagora Local Government Area of the state on Saturday., February 8,2025.
It was gathered that the officer was found hanging from the ceiling of his bedroom.
His father, Usman Bawa, who discovered the body reported the matter to the Police Command.
Police officers later arrived at the scene and transported his body to the General Hospital, Kontagora where the doctor confirmed him dead.
The Spokesman of the Police, Superintendent Wasi’u Abiodun, confirmed receiving the report and said a full-scale Investigation has commenced to unravel the cause of the incident.
His remains were subsequently released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
-9News Nigeria.
