The Nigerian Police Force has dismissed three officers attached to a Kano musician Dauda Adamu Kahutu, Rarara for misuse of firearms, abuse of power, gross indiscipline, and wastage of live ammunition.
The trio are identified as Inspr. Dahiru Shuaibu, Sgt. Abdullahi Badamasi, and Sgt. Isah Danladi.
The escorts were recently captured firing live bullets into the air as the singer made his way into his vehicle in Kano, where he is based.
Their action had sparked outrage and the force vowed to take action.
A statement by force public relations officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that the trio were dismissed following an orderly room trial.
The statement read;
“Subsequent to complaints and findings on video evidence widely circulated on Friday 7th April, 2023, on social media of high-handedness, unprofessional conduct, and misuse of firearms against some policemen from Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 1, Kano, and a follow-up orderly room trial of the affected policemen by the Force Provost Marshal, three officers from the SPU Base 1 Kano have been dismissed for the offences of discreditable conduct to wit
“In the course of their duty on Friday 7th April, 2023 at Kahutu Village, Katsina State, the officers repeatedly fired shots from their official firearms into the air despite police policy against firing in the air, standard operating procedure and relevant Force Orders; and disregarding the possible risk to the crowd at the location which included children.
“The act was not only criminal and unprofessional but also embarrassing to the Force and the nation at large.
“The Nigeria Police Force hereby warns all officers to ensure they carry out their duties in line with the extant laws to avoid running foul of its provisions and attracting attendant sanctions.
“Supervising officers have also been tasked to ensure continuous and detailed lectures of their men to ensure they are well acquainted with all necessary standard operating procedures.”
