Allegation of Assault by Police Officer Sparks Petition to Bauchi Commissioner
A petition has been filed by businessman Jibrin Dahiru to the Bauchi State Police Commissioner, Auwal Musa Mohammed, alleging misconduct by Assistant Superintendent of Police Abdulmalik Tukur Abubakar from the Command Rapid Response Squad (RRS).
Dated April 23, 2024, the petition, titled "Complaint of Intimidation, Violence, Assault, and Harassment Against ASP Abdulmalik Tukur Abubakar of the NPF Rapid Response Squad, Bauchi State Command," was prepared by solicitors from An-Nur Chambers, signed by MM Maidoki and Nasiru Abubakar.
The incident in question reportedly took place at Dahiru's shop at Wunti market, where a disagreement arose with okada riders obstructing customer views. The altercation escalated when one rider refused to move upon Dahiru's request.
The petition details, "D...