By Ardo Abdul Bauchi
The Bauchi state Police command has set up an investigation team of experienced detectives in collaboration with the Nigerian Army military police (MP), to unearth the circumstances surrounding the report of recent killing of an army officer by a police inspector in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil made this known while briefing journalists on behalf of the Police Commissioner Sani-Omolori Aliyu at the command headquarters in Bauchi on Friday.
Wakil said the committee has been tasked with collecting and assessing all relevant information surrounding this unfortunate incident’s remote and immediate causes”,
He said that the investigators will adhere to all professional standards and diligent processes to establish a reliable, evidence-based investigation, dispel uncertainties, and guarantee that justice is achieved by meticulously examining all the facts.
On the alleged illegal mining and illegal escort, Police Spokesman clarified that
“Preliminary investigations, revealed that the truck is associated with Guruje Mining Company Limited and ZURFI Company Limited, which possess valid legal licenses in Gwana, Alkaleri LGA. This authorisation pertains to the extraction of lead and zinc minerals, which was obtained from the Mining Cadastre Office, Federal Republic of Nigeria, effective 12th May 2023. These companies have complied with all mining operational protocols of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act of 2007 and possess a certificate of incorporation pursuant to the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 2020
“The mobile police officers attached to these companies were formally requested and approved to provide security for the safety of expatriate workers and fulfil other security responsibilities associated with the company.
Inspector Yusuf Ibrahim was among those assigned to this duty.”
“The company successfully extracted a substantial quantity of lead and zinc minerals, which were proposed for export, and relevant fees as revenue paid to the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, referenced by RRR code 3212-7561-4841”.
He advised journalists not to relent in their firm commitments and dedication to ensuring global best practices of ethical investigative journalism aimed at seeking the truth and establishing national cohesion and patriotism in the country.
Wakil also conveyed the sympathy of the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, Sani-Omolori Aliyu and the entire officers and men to the Commander 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi, and to the family and loved ones of the deceased officer.
The police spokesman while praying that Almighty Allah guide the family and give them the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss, maintained that the Bauchi command under CP Sani-Omolori’s stewardship, will maintain high professional standards, accountability, and justice.
Wakil called on the public to disregard the misinformation and always verify information through official channels
which has been tasked with collecting and assessing all relevant information surrounding this unfortunate incident’s remote and immediate causes.
He said The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Police Command, appeals for public calm as Inter-agency security forces initiate a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident which led to the death of a soldier in Bauchi.
Wakil said The command, calls on media practitioners not to relent in their firm commitments and dedication to ensuring global best practices of ethical investigative journalism, which is aimed at seeking the truth and establishing national cohesion and patriotism in our great nation, Nigeria.
He said Ordinarily, the command would have overlooked this issue, but it has become expedient to set the record straight, as a life has been lost and some members of the public are being misled by a section of the media, a narrative which tends to undermine the collaborative synergy amongst security agencies operating in the state
PPRO said The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, i, and the entire officers and men extend our deepest condolences to the Commander 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi, and to the family and loved ones of the deceased officer. May Almighty Allah guide the family and give them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss, even as we offer prayers for their comfort during this difficult time.
He said Under CP Sani-Omolori’s stewardship, the Command will maintain high professional standards, accountability, and justice. He calls on members of the public to disregard this misinformation and always verify information through official channels.
It was reported that the Policeman and the driver of the truck that carried mining goods refused to stop when soldiers stop them at checkpoint, soldiers pursued them and when they stop there were allegedly altercations and the Policeman shot the soldier he died after they took him to Hospital soldiers overpowered the policeman that shot their colleagues and took him to their barrack.
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