Police officer ‘commits suicide’ in Niger state

Shafi’u Bawa, a mobile police officer, has reportedly committed suicide in Kontagora, Niger state.

Bawa, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP) attached to the 61 police mobile force, was “found hanging from the ceiling of his room” on Saturday afternoon.

The officer’s father, Usman Bawa, raised the alarm after finding his son’s lifeless body and reported the incident to the Kontagora police division.

Confirming the incident, Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson for the Niger state police command, said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death.

“On 8/2/2025 at about 2 p.m., it was reported that one ASP Shafiu Bawah of 61 PMF Kontagora committed suicide by hanging himself on the ceiling due to a yet-to-be ascertained reason,” he said.

Abiodun added that the remains of the deceased has been released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.