Police DSP Dies During Probe Over Alleged Arms Supply to Bandits
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) identified as Isah Abdullahi, also known as Kunkuri, has been confirmed dead amid an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of arms and ammunition to bandits in Niger State.
The senior police officer, who was until his death in charge of the Mopol 12 armoury located within the B Division premises of the Niger State Police Command along Paikoro Road, Minna, reportedly died during the period of the investigation.
According to preliminary findings, no fewer than 13 AK-47 rifles and over 2,000 rounds of ammunition could not be accounted for during an audit of the armoury under his supervision.
Reports indicate that the situation escalated after a team of detectives from the Force Headquarters in Abuja arrived at the unit to conduct a routine annual audit of arms and ammunition.
The audit reportedly revealed discrepancies, triggering a deeper probe into the missing weapons.
Sources said the investigation was part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to curb the proliferation of illegal arms and address internal lapses, especially amid rising insecurity linked to banditry in parts of the country.
Police authorities are yet to release an official statement detailing the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death, while investigations into the missing firearms and ammunition are expected to continue.
The development has further raised concerns about internal controls within security agencies and the alleged role of compromised personnel in fuelling insecurity nationwide.
