An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Shafi’u Bawa, has tragically taken his own life in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State.
The heartbreaking incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when Bawa’s father, Usman Bawa, discovered his son hanging from the ceiling inside his room.
Confirming the incident, the Niger State Police Command stated that it was reported around 2:10 p.m. by the deceased officer’s father.
A statement from the command read:
“On Saturday, 08/02/25, at approximately 14:10 hours, one Mr. Usman Bawa of Rigasa area in Kontagora reported that his son, AP/No 337979, ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa, committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling. The lifeless body was taken to the General Hospital, Kontagora, where he was pronounced dead.”
His body has since been released to his family for final rites.