The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a police corporal in an ambush attack on police officers in Hadejia Local Government Area.
The spokesman of the Command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Friday.
He said the incident occurred on Wednesday when the Police responded to a distress call from residents over armed robbers operating in the area.
According to him, “the incident happened when Police responded to the distress call and was ambushed by the robbers and subsequently one police corporal was shot and died.”
The Commissioner of Police expressed the Command’s profound sympathy over the painful loss. He acknowledged the fallen officer’s sacrifice and dedication to duty, noting that his death was a painful reminder of the risks police officers confront in the course of protecting lives and property.
The CP assured the family that the sacrifice of the deceased officer would not be forgotten and conveyed the solidarity and condolences of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu and the entire Nigeria Police Force.
The Commissioner also visited and personally inspected the scene of the armed robbery incident in Hadejia town, where he assessed the circumstances surrounding the incident, reviewed the security situation and received operational briefings from officers on the ground.
He directed the DPO, Hadejia ‘A’ Division, and the investigation units of the Command to intensify efforts towards identifying, arresting and bringing all perpetrators connected to the incident to justice.
He equally called for enhanced intelligence gathering, community engagement and proactive patrols within Hadejia and other identified flashpoints across the Command.
He assured the public of the Police Command’s commitment to its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property, preventing and detecting crime, maintaining public order and ensuring that criminals have no safe haven within the state.