The Bauchi State Police Command has made clarifications on the viral media publications making the rounds that Air Commodore Ishaku Komo, Rtd., was arrested, harassed, and intimidated by security agencies.
According to a press release on Friday, May 5, 2023, signed by the Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the narrative being peddled around is not a true account of what transpired, nor is it the reality of the ground as being portrayed by the bogus section of the media.
The statement read, “It could be recalled earlier that on April 15, 2023, at about 1900hrs, the command received a distress call over an ongoing skirmish in Bogoro L.G.A. of the state.
“Following the narratives, it has become imperative to update members of the public on the command’s investigative findings and position regarding the true rendition of the case.”
“Preliminary Investigation revealed that the communal clash in Sang village of Bogoro LGA emanated from the coronation of a hamlet head of Sang who the Air Commodore retired acting as Gumzaar of Sayawa Community, one Air Commodore Ishaku Komo rtd, selected one Mr Matthew Ishaya as the hamlet head of Sang village Bogoro LGA of Bauchi State.
“The irate youth from different factions protested against the coronation of the new Sayawa Hamlet chief.” This resulted in igniting the unhealthy and troublesome situation.
“Consequently, it resulted in the attack of innocent residents, as the irate youths set sixty-five (65) houses, three (3) motorcycles, and other properties worth millions of Naira ablaze.”
“And also, one Apollos Danlami, “M,” 70 years old, was coldly killed in the incident, while Naemiya Bature, 65 years old, and six others were grievously injured in the fracas.”
“Prompt response and action by the command have yielded the immediate arrest of seven suspects in connection to the turmoil, including the retired Air Commodore; thus
Air Commodore Ishaku Komo, rtd., ‘m’ 71 years old; 2. Matthew Ishaya ‘m’ 56 years old; 3. Yakubu Bala ‘m’ 65 years old; 4. Appolos Hassan ‘m’ 72 years old; 5. Nathaniel Joshua ‘m’ 40 years old; 6. Abenagu Zakka ‘m” aged 30 years old, and 7. James Dajumma “m” aged 65 years old.
Exhibits recovered from them include one locally made revolver pistol, one cartridge, and one knife.
SP Ahmed Wakil further said that a discreet investigation by the command has uncovered that there is a prima facie case for the offences of criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance of the public peace, mischief by fire, causing grievous hurt, and culpable homicide against the aforementioned persons.
The command spokesman said that the investigation remains in top gear and that more revelations will be communicated in due course.
“The Commissioner of Police wishes to clear the air by stating unequivocally that the news being peddled is false and calling on the media practitioners not to relent in their firm commitment and dedication to ensure the global best practice of ethical investigative journalism, aimed at seeking the truth and establishing national cohesion and patriotism for our great nation, Nigeria.
“Meanwhile, members of the public, especially rumor mongers and social media users, are enjoined to jettison such habits of either fabricating, politicizing, or pasting fake news and eschew anything that could pre-empt the outcome of the investigation, the statement concluded.
