A police inspector, Dasu Kassa, was found dead at his residence in Anguwan Yungur, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Kassa’s lifeless body was discovered on Monday evening, and preliminary reports suggest he may have taken his own life due to financial difficulties.
Kassa, who had returned from a hospital in Yola, the state capital, earlier that evening, was found hanged in his home.
The exact circumstances leading to his death remain unclear, prompting an investigation by the Adamawa State Police Command.
No suicide note was found at the scene, but family sources disclosed that he had been struggling with severe financial issues, compounded by mounting medical expenses.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, stated, “Actually, the police inspector was found dead.
“The Command is investigating the matter with a view to finding out the circumstances that led to his death.”
Financial difficulties among police officers are not uncommon, and this tragic event highlights the need for increased support systems for officers facing personal and economic hardships.
The investigation by the Adamawa State Police Command is ongoing, as they seek to uncover more details about the events leading to Kassa’s death.