Police Annouces Death of Zamfara DCP Operations Asbagu Aliyu

The Zamfara State Police Command has announced the passing of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Asbagu Aliyu Muhammad, who died following a brief illness at the Ahmed Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau.

The death was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, in a statement he issued to Radio Nigeria, noting that the senior officer passed away today 6th of September 2026 at about 1:30 in the morning.

According to the statement, the late DCP Asbagu was a dedicated and professional officer whose passing is a massive loss to the command, his colleagues, and the entire Nigeria Police Force.

The Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives, and loved ones of the deceased on behalf of the command.

Arrangements have been made for the burial of the late senior officer to take place by 2:00 p.m. today in accordance with Islamic rites, while prayers continue to be offered for his soul to receive Aljannatul Firdaus.