Halliru Liman, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Wasagu Division in Kebbi State, was shot and killed by a soldier at a military checkpoint in Zamfara State.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in the Danmarke area of Bukkuyum Local Government Area. According to ASP Yazid Abubakar, the spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, SP Liman was en route to Birnin Kebbi for a monthly conference when he was stopped by military personnel attached to Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD). Despite identifying himself as a police officer, Liman was shot in the head by a soldier named Hassan, resulting in his immediate death.
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 29, the Zamfara State Police Command condemned the unprovoked attack and called for an immediate and thorough investigation. “The circumstances surrounding this heinous crime are alarming and unacceptable,” said Abubakar. “We condemn this unprovoked attack in the strongest possible terms and demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
The police also criticized the military’s actions as a “clear violation of the rules of engagement and the principles of inter-agency cooperation,” urging relevant authorities to hold those responsible accountable and to prevent such incidents in the future. The Zamfara State Police Command extended its condolences to SP Halliru Liman’s family and colleagues, promising to seek justice for the fallen officer.