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Police Inspector Fatally Struck by Stray Bullet During Patrol in Adamawa

Published by Tope Fakinlede on May 26th, 2025.

Police Inspector Fatally Struck by Stray Bullet During Patrol in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of a police inspector who was fatally hit by a stray bullet during a routine patrol along the Song–Gombi Road in Song Local Government Area.

The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on May 25, 2025, during a stop-and-search operation carried out by officers from the Safer Highway Patrol unit. According to police sources, the patrol team had intercepted a tricycle passenger found in possession of a Dane gun and wearing civilian attire. The individual was unable to present proper identification or justification for carrying the weapon.

As tensions escalated, members of the Hunters and Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) reportedly arrived at the scene and began firing shots into the air. In the resulting chaos, Inspector Musa Kampani was struck by a stray pellet.

Responding swiftly, the Divisional Police Officer in Song led a team to the location. Inspector Kampani was rushed to Cottage Hospital in Song, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. His body has been placed in the hospital morgue pending an autopsy.

In connection with the incident, the commander of the Hunters/Civilian JTF, Adamu Zubairu, has been taken into custody. Authorities are actively pursuing other individuals believed to have fled the scene.

The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has launched a full investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.