Zamfara State Police Command has condemned the killing of Superintendent of Police Haliru Liman, a Divisional Police Officer, by a team of Army personnel attached to Operation Hadarin Daji Sector 6.

Liman, who was the DPO of Wasagu Division in Kebbi State, was brutally murdered on Wednesday, 28th August, at about 10:30 hours by a team of military personnel attached to Operation Hadarin Daji Sector 6, led by one Hassan, at a checkpoint in Dan Marke area of Bukkuyum Local Government.

The command’s spokesperson, ASP Yazid Abubakar, said in a statement that the act was condemned and described it as senseless and unacceptable.

Abubakar said the officer was on his way to attend a monthly conference in Birnin Kebbi and was stopped by military personnel despite identifying himself as a police officer.

The statement read, “We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the senseless killing of Superintendent of Police Haliru Liman, the Divisional Police Officer of Wasagu Division, Kebbi State Police Command. On August 28, 2024, at approximately 10:30 hours, SP Liman was brutally murdered by military personnel led by one Hassan, attached to OPHD Sector 6, Dan Marke area of Bukkuyum, Zamfara State.

“The circumstances surrounding this heinous crime are alarming and unacceptable. SP Liman, who was on his way to attend a monthly conference in Birnin Kebbi, was stopped by military personnel despite identifying himself as a police officer. In a shocking display of aggression, Hassan pointed his gun at SP Liman and shot him in the head, resulting in his instant death.

“We condemn this unprovoked attack in the strongest possible terms and demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident. The military’s actions are a clear violation of the rules of engagement and the principles of inter-agency cooperation.”