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ACP Danjuma Muhammed and ACP Abubakar A Balteh
Borno State Police command mourned the loss of two of its Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP) who died just one day apart.
In a statement by its spokesman, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, on Monday, the command said the officers died between 20th and 21st February, 2026.
“The Command lost ACP Danjuma Muhammed (AC X-Squad), who passed away on 20/02/2026 following a protracted illness, and ACP Abubakar A. Balteh, who was involved in a fatal motor accident on 21/02/2026,” he said.
He said tribute was held during the Monday briefing with the Management Team, Heads of Departments (HODs), and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in Maiduguri.
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“The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid psc, extended his heartfelt condolences to the families, colleagues, and loved ones of the deceased officers, describing their demise as a great loss to the Command and the Nigeria Police Force at large.
“The CP also appreciates the messages, prayers, and calls received from members of the public who have expressed their sympathy. He calls on both Christians and Muslims to remain prayerful during the Lenten and Ramadan periods, while continuing to uphold peace and unity across the State.
“May Almighty Allah forgive their shortcomings and grant them Aljannatul Firdaus,” the statement read. (Daily Trust, but headline rejigged)
