The Police Officers Who Escorted Dauda Kahutu Rarara Were Dismissed The Nigerian Police Force has dismissed three of its officers after f...
The Police Officers Who Escorted Dauda Kahutu Rarara Were Dismissed
The Nigerian Police Force has dismissed three of its officers after finding them guilty of misconduct.
A statement issued by the public relations officer of the force, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said that the police were found to have committed acts that could bring down the dignity of the force, where they used weapons in a way that was not appropriate for them. inappropriate, dishonoring their positions, showing unethical behavior, and wasting real ammunition.
She said the police were working with a musician in Kano when they were sent to escort and provide protection.
She said the move comes after complaints and investigations into a video evidence that was widely circulated on April 7, 2023 on social media.
She said the move comes after complaints and investigations into a video evidence that was widely circulated on April 7, 2023 on social media.
According to her, the three police officers - of the Special Protection Unit (SPU) including Inspector Dahiru Shu'aibu, Sergeant Abdullahi Badamasi and Sergeant Isah Danladi - were accused of being rude, unprofessional, and using weapon in the wrong way.
From then on, the force prosecuted the police officers involved, where they were found guilty and fired.
The statement said that on Friday, April 7, 2023, the police fired in the air in the village of Kahutu in Katsina state, despite the policy of the police preventing them from doing so.
She said that what they did, was contrary to the rules of conduct of their work and the series of orders of the related army.
Also, according to the statement of CSP Olumuyiwa, the dismissed policemen also ignored the danger that could arise when they fired into the crowd, including children.
She said the shooting by the police is not only a crime, it is also a sign of incompetence and a disgrace to the police force and Nigeria as a whole.