The Borno State Police Command has denied allegations circulating on social media that the Divisional Police Officer of Hawul Police Division unlawfully launched a homicide suspect.
This clarification follows claims made by the Marama Group Improvement Affiliation concerning the case of 1 James Musa, a 24-year-old man implicated within the dying of a neighborhood safety guard.
In a press assertion dated January 7, 2025, the Command described the allegations as “misinformed” and burdened the necessity to set the document straight.
In response to the police, the incident occurred on December 17, 2024, at round 7:30 am, when James Musa allegedly trespassed into Authorities Secondary Faculty, Marama, Hawul Native Authorities Space, and tried to take away the varsity flag.
The varsity’s safety guard, Henry Madu, 56, confronted Musa, prompting a violent response.
“The suspect went berserk, attacked the safety guard with stones and a protracted iron rod about 4 inches in size, inflicting a extreme head damage to the safety guard,” the assertion defined.
In an try to help Madu, two bystanders, Hassan B. Mshelia and Heledi Paul, had been additionally attacked by Musa and sustained accidents.
Responding to a misery name, the DPO and his crew promptly intervened, disarming and arresting Musa.
“The three victims had been rushed to Normal Hospital Biu for therapy,” the Command famous.
Tragically, on December 26, 2024, Henry Madu succumbed to his accidents. The opposite two victims had been discharged after receiving medical care.
The press launch on Tuesday night time clarified that Musa was by no means launched by the DPO, as claimed by the Marama Group Improvement Affiliation.
“In view of the gravity of the offence and in compliance with commonplace investigation process, the suspect was transferred to the State Prison Investigation Division (SCID) Maiduguri, together with the reveals recovered, for discreet investigation and clear prosecution,” the Command said.
Expressing shock on the allegations, the police asserted their dedication to upholding justice.
“It’s subsequently shocking that the Marama Group Improvement Affiliation, who declare to signify the Marama Group, would make such an unfounded allegation towards the police,” the assertion learn.
The Command urged calm and reassured the general public that the case could be totally investigated and prosecuted in keeping with the legislation.
ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Borno State Police Command, signed off the discharge, reaffirming the police’s dedication to defending the rights of residents.
“The Command needs to tell the Marama Group Improvement Affiliation that it stays resolute in defending the rights of residents and requires calm, because the case can be totally investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the legislation,” Daso concluded.