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Police Chief shoots self dead over alleged arms supply to bandits, hoodlums
A Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, Isah Abdullahi, also known as Kunkuri, attached to MOPOL 12 in Minna, Niger State, has died after shooting himself with a pistol in the armoury he headed.
The tragic incident followed allegations linking him to the supply of arms and ammunition to bandits and other criminals in the state.
The crisis began for the deceased DSP during a routine audit of MOPOL 12’s armoury by detectives from Abuja, who discovered 13 missing AK-47 rifles and over 2,000 rounds of ammunition.
It was gathered that further investigation led to the arrest of Inspector John Moses, attached to the Niger State Government House, who confessed that the late DSP supplied him with arms for delivery to bandits in Erena, Shiroro Local Government Area.
Moses reportedly named his brother, an informant to the criminals, as the middleman in the deal.
Against this background, the suspects were taken to Abuja by operatives from the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, for deeper investigation.
It was learnt that as probes intensified, Abdullahi was brought from Abuja to the armoury for a physical audit. It was there that he allegedly grabbed a pistol and shot himself in the head, dying instantly.
The armoury’s electronic controls, accessible only to Abdullahi, reportedly gave him the opportunity to commit the act.
Furthermore, it was gathered that officers with him were arrested for negligence and faced an Orderly Room trial, while four other police officers linked to Abdullahi are being interrogated.
Confirming the development, the Niger State Police Commissioner, Adamu Elleman, said Inspector Moses is currently under investigation by the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA.
According to him, “He (Abdullahi) smartly brought out a pistol and shot himself when empty ammunition boxes were discovered.”
A special ONSA team is guarding the armoury, and an autopsy is planned to determine the exact cause of death.
Also, in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the incident, it was stated that DSP Abdullahi shot himself during an investigation into his involvement in illegal ammunition dealings.
According to him, “On December 16, 2025, at about 2:30 pm, one DSP Abdullahi Isah, attached to 12 PMF Minna, who was initially arrested on 15th December for being suspected of involvement in illegal dealings of ammunition, was taken to his office for a routine arms audit.
“Unfortunately, while the audit process was ongoing, the said officer shot himself in the head through a pistol he picked up within the office and died on the spot.”
Abiodun also disclosed, “Meanwhile, the policemen who were detailed along for the audit and investigation activities were arrested for negligence in the line of duty, for allowing such a situation to occur. Further investigation is in progress at Paiko Road Police Station, Minna.”
It was further gathered that the armoury is now under 24-hour guard by an ONSA team as authorities work to unravel the full extent of the alleged scheme.
Sources also revealed that Abdullahi owned multiple properties and cars.
Former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday night.
The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed the development to Channels Television.
Okorocha, who was arrested at REIZ Continental Hotel in central Abuja, was, however, released on bail by the NPF following an hour of interrogation over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.
CSP Iniedu, who confirmed the arrest and subsequent release on bail to our correspondent, noted that the former governor was asked to return to the Force Headquarters on Tuesday for further interrogation as investigations into the allegations continue.
The arrest reportedly followed Okorocha’s failure to honour previous police invitations in connection with the ongoing investigation.
He was initially invited to the Force Headquarters on September 2, but the appointment was rescheduled to September 8 at the request of his lawyers, a date he reportedly failed to honour.
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has been appointed a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Campaign Council list released last night.
This is despite the fact that he is the National Leader of the opposition All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Similarly, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, the National Leader of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke of the opposition Accord Party (AP), are on the expanded and all-inclusive team headed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Other members include Presidential Adviser on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, and former House of Representatives member Patrick Obahiagbon.
Also named as members are former Osun APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji, former National Legal Advisers Dr. Muiz Banire and Babatunde Ogala, Chief Ayiri Emami, Victor Giadom, Magnus Abe, and former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel.
The list, according to a report by The Nation, reflects inter-party cooperation and harmony based on the shared vision of propelling the country to the horizon of progress.
The report quoted a statement by APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, as saying that the campaign council will be inaugurated tomorrow in Abuja.
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has called for a thorough and impartial police investigation into the recent violence surrounding a political gathering in the state, assuring that anyone found responsible will face the law regardless of political affiliation.
Mbah, in an address to the people of Enugu State, expressed concern over reports of violence, particularly a shooting incident that left a citizen injured.
The governor said his immediate concern was the welfare of those injured, residents who experienced fear during the incident, and families affected by the violence.
He assured the victims and affected residents that their safety and well-being remained a priority for his administration.
“I know how much our people value the peace and security we have worked so hard to establish in Enugu. Incidents such as these cause anxiety and deserve our full attention,” the governor said.
Mbah stressed that every citizen, irrespective of political affiliation, must be able to exercise their political rights without fear, intimidation or violence.
He reiterated the state government’s commitment to protecting lives, upholding the law and ensuring that justice was served without favour.
The governor also stated that, in view of the preliminary findings regarding the incident, he expected the police to conduct a comprehensive and impartial investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the violence and identify those responsible.
According to him, anyone found culpable would be held accountable through the appropriate legal process, irrespective of their political connections.
“The Enugu State Government has made its position clear regarding allegations of involvement in this violence,” Mbah stated, reaffirming his administration’s responsibility to maintain peace and security across the state.
The incident has raised concerns over political tolerance and the safety of citizens participating in political activities in Enugu State.
The governor’s call for an impartial investigation underscores the need for the relevant security agencies to establish the facts surrounding the shooting and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
He concluded his address by thanking the people of Enugu State and praying for God’s continued blessings upon the state.
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