Police Confirm Killing Of Inspector During Bandit Attack

The Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, Muhammad Abubakar, has confirmed that a Police Inspector, Ibrahim Chibok, was killed during a fight with bandits in Niger State.

Abubakar, speaking through a statement on Monday, said that two other officers were injured when the bandits attacked Muchiya Kaji village on Sunday.

According to the Police PRO, the officers were part of joint police and military team who received a distress call that some armed men suspected to be cattle rustlers had stormed Muchiya Kaji village.

“Unfortunately, one Police Inspector, Ibrahim Mitra Chibok, attached to Niger State Police Command died during the encounter, two officers sustained gun wounds and are receiving treatment.

“The Police are on the trail of the armed bandits.

“The Niger State Police Command and the Force as a whole deeply regret the demise of the gallant inspector for paying the supreme price in fighting armed banditry in the state.

“The police command joins his friends and loved ones in commiserating with the deceased’s family over his demise. We pray that God Almighty should give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement added.