An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Shafi’u Bawa, has reportedly taken his own life in Kontagora, Niger State.
The officer, who was attached to the 61 Police Mobile Force in Kontagora, was found dead in his room on Saturday afternoon.
His father, Mallam Usman Bawa, discovered his lifeless body hanging from the ceiling and promptly reported the incident to the Kontagora police division.
Confirming the tragic event, the Spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, stated: “On 8/2/2025 at about 2pm, 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.”
