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Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by NaijaCover(op): 4:11pm On Feb 09, 2025
Shafi’u Bawa, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to 61 Police Mobile Force, Kontagora, the Headquarters of Kontagora LGA of Niger state, has reportedly committed suicide.

A police officer confided in Daily Trust that the deceased allegedly committed suicide on Saturday afternoon.

The officer’s lifeless body was discovered hanging from the ceiling of his room.

Sources said his father, Mallam Usman Bawa, first raised the alarm and reported the matter at the Kontagora police division.

The Spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

According to Abiodun: “On 8/2/2025 at about 2pm, it was reported that one ASP Shafiu Bawah of 61pmf kotangora committed suicide by hanging himself on the ceiling due to a yet to be ascertained reason.

“The body was removed and released to the family for burial. The incident is under investigation to ascertain the reason for such action”.
Source: https://dailytrust.com/police-officer-kills-self-in-niger/

Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by NaijaCover(op): 4:11pm On Feb 09, 2025
Mr Blogger, Is Still Shocked Till This Moment 😞
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by SeverusSnape(m): 4:17pm On Feb 09, 2025
Rest in peace man. Even you sef don try.
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by Aonkuuse(m):
The country is hard, some are escaping to abroad. Some are running to heaven and some to hell. But any escape is escape. Rest in peace to the Dead.


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Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by RealLordZeus(m): 4:39pm On Feb 09, 2025
Aonkuuse:
The country is hard, some are escaping to abroad. Some are running to heaven and some to hell. But any escape is escape. Rest in peace to the Dead
Fact
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by gbaskiboy: 4:39pm On Feb 09, 2025
Depression and mental problems are real and inseparable. Take care of your health and talk to people that matter most in your life. It was sad he died by committing suicide..
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by crestedaguiyi: 4:40pm On Feb 09, 2025
For real
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by RisenObinna: 4:40pm On Feb 09, 2025
Suicide is never and can never be an option.
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by Jatinzbusinessc(m): 4:40pm On Feb 09, 2025
I wish for all the police to follow suit and do the right thing suicide is the only option for them foolish bunch.
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by orikoku: 4:41pm On Feb 09, 2025
Nigeria under the current president no be anybody mate. Rest well officer.
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by Nobody:
My 2 friends for civil defence 2 star oh. Them run japa go Europe. One was the immediate past pro for civil defence here in Delta state
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by free2ryhme: 4:42pm On Feb 09, 2025
[quote author= post=134073287]Source: https://dailytrust.com/police-officer-kills-self-in-niger/[/quote]Though the reasons are unclear, this incident sheds light on the pressures officers face. It serves as a reminder that the situation is worsening, and more attention needs to be given to mental health support for those in high-stress jobs like the police.
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by ItisWell22(f): 4:43pm On Feb 09, 2025
May his soul find the rest he was looking for.

Whatever would have made such a young man with a job do this, must be really serious.

May his family be comforted.
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by jaxxy(m): 4:43pm On Feb 09, 2025
Failed state.,Hopefully Trump will put his search light on our Hallow democracy thst has gone to the dogs
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by Seunomobo: 4:44pm On Feb 09, 2025
Aonkuuse:
The country is hard, some are escaping to abroad. Some are running to heaven and some to hell. But any escape is escape. Rest in peace to the Dead
We have evidence that people run to abroad, where's the evidence they run to heaven or hell?
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by phemmie06(m): 4:44pm On Feb 09, 2025
kiss
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by EyeCumInPiece:
Kai! The Great Tinubulation claims yet another victim.

Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by colormebad(m): 4:46pm On Feb 09, 2025
[quote author= post=134073287]Source: https://dailytrust.com/police-officer-kills-self-in-niger/[/quote]Chai! Wahala dey o! 🙆
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by oluseyiforjesus(m): 4:47pm On Feb 09, 2025
It is well
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by olatade(m): 4:48pm On Feb 09, 2025
This is truly tragic.The police force has seen far too many suicides recently, and this latest incident is deeply concerning.The fact that a senior officer took his own life raises serious concerns.Mental health struggles are real, and it should be taken seriously, particularly among those who serve and protect.
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by Exceed15: 4:51pm On Feb 09, 2025
I guessed he put his hands into something bigger than him. He had a good job , it couldn't have been hardship.
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by TinubuThief: 4:53pm On Feb 09, 2025
angry
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According to irredeemable fulls and ijiot zombies

And if you are supporting this nonsense and lifeless ancestor occupying Aso Rock, may your life be like the way he is treating Nigerians.

Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by EYOUYO: 4:53pm On Feb 09, 2025
Tomorrow is not a promise
Suicide is not the solution
I have a police officer friend that japa, failed policies of government
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by BendedPrick: 4:53pm On Feb 09, 2025
I swear on Kpiiii my bended prick, the first of its name, that,

Karma might have complemented a cause.
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by Zico5(m): 4:53pm On Feb 09, 2025
Tinubu is such a wicked leader. With the level of hardship in the land and how it's affecting the masses, I wonder how he is sleeping in the night. People are dying everyday but his leeches are still praising him to high even. May God renew their lives the way Tinubu is pummelling the masses
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by juwoonn(m): 4:54pm On Feb 09, 2025
Suicide or murder?
Investigate well o!

If na suicide true true..wettin make we wey no get job come do now? Even if na that Police job.. I go collect with my masters
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by ravensckar(m):
I have no RIP to waste for any Nigerian Police man.

Hopefully, the rest of them can follow suit.

Bunch of pathetic criminals! sad sad
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by saintkel(m): 5:00pm On Feb 09, 2025
RisenObinna:
Suicide is never and can never be an option.
exactly
Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by hotseat: 5:01pm On Feb 09, 2025
Suicide is an escapist route and an admission of self-defeat.



Life could be cruel and, indeed, unhospitable but, one must never give up!



There's always light at the end of the tunnel!



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Re: Police Officer, Shafi’u Bawa, Commits Suicide By Hanging In Niger State by AgathaMoses(f): 5:04pm On Feb 09, 2025
E fit be say na woman break him heart
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