Bauchi police begin probe into death of man during alleged police interrogation in Misau

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched a full-scale probe into the decease of a 20-year-old man, Abdullahi Adamu, pursuing allegations that helium was assaulted by constabulary operatives during interrogation successful Misau Local Government Area.
In a connection issued connected Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, said the Command has go alert of reports circulating connected societal media, alleging that officers attached to a constabulary outpost nether the Misau Division assaulted the unfortunate portion questioning him implicit a lawsuit nether investigation.

According to the statement, Abdullahi Adamu, a nonmigratory of Sebore Village successful Hardawa District, was initially admitted to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Misau, earlier being referred to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, wherever helium died portion receiving attraction connected Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, said the Command views issues of professionalism, respect for quality rights, and owed process with utmost seriousness.

“The Command takes issues o...