A police officer attached to the 12 Police Mobile Force (PMF) unit in Minna, Niger State, has died after shooting himself during a routine arms audit, police authorities have confirmed.
The incident occurred on December 16, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m., according to a statement issued by the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun.
The officer, identified as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Abdullahi Isah, had been arrested a day earlier, on December 15, over suspected involvement in illegal ammunition dealings. He was escorted to his office as part of ongoing audit and investigative procedures.
Police said that while the arms audit was in progress, DSP Isah reportedly picked up a pistol inside the office and shot himself in the head, resulting in his death.
Following the incident, officers assigned to accompany him during the audit were arrested for alleged negligence, over claims that they failed to prevent the incident.
The police command said investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the officer’s death.