A 45-year-old man, accused of taking part in the brutal killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State, has died after jumping from a moving vehicle while being transported by security operatives.
NSCDC spokesperson in the state, ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, confirmed the development on Saturday in Dutse.
Superintendent Bashir Adamu-Jibril, the slain officer, served in the Department of Intelligence and Investigation before he was attacked by suspected hoodlums at Shuwarin Market in Kiyawa Local Government Area while on official duty. The assailants, believed to be butchers, reportedly struck him with a machete, causing a fatal head injury.
Tijjani said the suspect, a resident of Shuwarin Town, was apprehended on Thursday following credible intelligence about his alleged involvement in the killing. He was arrested on August 7 in Shuwarin and was being transported to the command headquarters when the incident occurred.
“While in transit at high speed, the suspect managed to free himself from handcuffs and leapt from the vehicle in an attempt to escape. He sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Dutse General Hospital, where he was later confirmed dead,” Tijjani said.
The spokesperson stressed that the incident would not deter the Corps from pursuing the case to a logical conclusion. He assured that the command remains resolute in ensuring the perpetrators are brought to justice and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives, property, and maintaining public safety across Jigawa State.