Nasarawa Group Demands Justice For Slain Kano Divisional Police Officer.
The Eggon Cultural and Development Association (ECDA) has issued a passionate plea for justice following the brutal murder of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Baba Ali Mohammed, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Local Government Area in Kano State. CSP Mohammed, an indigene of Nasarawa State, was tragically killed by a mob, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for swift action.
In a statement released on Friday, 6 June 2025, in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, ECDA National President, Mr. Mandy David Abuluya, expressed profound grief over the “gruesome” killing. The association extended its sympathies to the deceased’s family, the Aren Eggon, the Nasarawa State Government, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, the Nigeria Police Force, and the entire Eggon nation. “The brutal assassination of CSP Mohammed demands urgent action,” the statement read, urging the Nigeria Police Force and the Kano State Government to conduct a thorough investigation to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they face the full force of the law.
The incident, which occurred on 25 May 2025, reportedly stemmed from a confrontation between CSP Mohammed and a 25-year-old motorcycle mechanic, Abdullahi Musa, who was arrested for reckless riding and suspected intoxication. Musa’s subsequent death in custody sparked outrage, leading to a violent protest by irate youths who attacked the Rano Divisional Police Station, allegedly setting parts of it ablaze and destroying vehicles. CSP Mohammed sustained critical injuries during the chaos and later succumbed to them at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.
The ECDA highlighted systemic concerns, drawing parallels with the murder of another Eggon indigene, Bako Angbashim, the DPO of Ahoada in Rivers State. “If those sworn to protect us are not safe, what hope remains for ordinary citizens?” Abuluya questioned, calling for policy reforms to address root causes of violence, such as youth unemployment, ethnocentrism, and religious bigotry. The group urged all tiers of government to prioritise programmes that foster social stability and to fulfil their constitutional duty to protect both security personnel and civilians.
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly echoed the call for justice during a plenary session in Lafia on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. Speaker Dr. Danladi Jatau, supporting a motion by Hon. Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki, condemned the killing as “heinous” and “unjustified,” pressing the IGP and Kano State Government to identify and prosecute the culprits. The Kano State Police Command has since arrested 41 suspects, with a commitment to a transparent investigation to bring those responsible to book.
As the nation mourns, the ECDA and Nasarawa Assembly remain resolute, emphasising that punishing the perpetrators will serve as a deterrent and restore public trust in the rule of law. The call for justice continues to resonate, underscoring the urgent need to safeguard Nigeria’s security personnel and citizens alike.
