Tragedy struck in Rigasa, Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, as Assistant Superintendent of Police, Shafi’u Bawa, reportedly took his own life by hanging.

According to eyewitnesses, Bawa’s lifeless body was discovered hanging from the ceiling of his bedroom by his father, Usman Bawa. The distraught father immediately reported the incident to the police command, prompting a swift response from police officers.

The officers arrived at the scene and transported Bawa’s body to the general hospital, where he was confirmed dead. His remains were subsequently released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

The circumstances surrounding Bawa’s death are still unclear, and an investigation is likely to be conducted to determine the events leading up to the tragic incident.