A policeman in the Michika Police Divisional Headquarters, Adamawa State was yesterday shot dead after he shot two of his colleagues who are now receiving treatment in the hospital.
State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Muhammed Ibrahim, confirmed the shooting.
An eye witness said that the incident occurred around 7 am when the policeman, identified as Abba Gana, opened fire on his colleagues.
Ibrahim, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), said an Inspector and a Constable were shot in the incident.
He explained that the policeman who resisted arrest, had been shot dead with the assistance of men of the Adamawa special anti- robbery patrol, “Operation Tsaro.”
“It’s an unfortunate incident this morning, one of our policemen who signed for a rifle for duty, turned around and opened fire on his colleagues who are now receiving treatment in the hospital,” Ibrahim said.