Adamawa Police Inspector Takes His Life Over Poverty, Frustration.
Adamawa, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Police Command has been thrown into devastation after a police inspector was reportedly found dead. Evidence from the scene corroborated his act of suicide due to poverty and frustration. Inspector Dasu Kassa AP/NO. 260209 hanged himself behind Maliki Primary School in Unguwan Yungur.
Inspector Kassa was an attached police driver to the Doubeli Division. His demise sent shockwaves through the local community and colleagues to the deceased, underlining the severe stress and financial struggles many in the force face.
The information, unfortunate as it is, may never see the light of day in the mainstream media. Sources within the police community have confirmed this. The deceased inspector’s case returns the public spotlight to the pressingly dire need for welfare and mental health intervention in the Nigerian law enforcement community.
Community Reaction and Verification
The incident has been called on to be authenticated by the local community, notably by those on social media who have been raising awareness about it. Tagged was the official Twitter account of the Nigerian Police Force, @PoliceNG, and the PRO, Prince Moye, @Princemoye1, in a bid to get their attestation and intervention on the matter.
late Inspector Kassa’s suicide has brought to light how pervasive poverty and mental health struggles are among police officers, prompting urgent actions towards solving support systems and economic difficulties that those charged with ensuring public safety have to grapple with.
