The Eggon Cultural and Development Association (ECDA) has called for swift justice following the brutal killing of CSP Baba Ali Mohammed, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Local Government Area in Kano State, who hailed from Nasarawa State.
CSP Mohammed was reportedly attacked by a mob of youths in Kano and later died from his injuries at a hospital. His death has sparked outrage among the Eggon community and other stakeholders, who are demanding an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident.
In a strongly worded statement released on Friday in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, ECDA National President, Mandy Abuluya, condemned the killing and called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Kano State Government to launch a comprehensive probe to uncover the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death and bring the perpetrators to book.
“The brutal assassination of CSP Mohammed demands urgent action,” Abuluya stated. “We call on the Inspector General of Police and the Kano State Government to ensure a thorough investigation. Those responsible must face the full weight of the law to deter future attacks on security personnel.”
He extended heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family, the Aren Eggon, the Nasarawa State Government, the Inspector General of Police, and the entire Eggon nation.
Abuluya also emphasized the importance of protecting law enforcement officers from criminal elements, urging the police authorities to provide adequate compensation to CSP Mohammed’s family. He specifically requested full educational support for the late officer’s children up to university level as a gesture to honour his sacrifice and encourage other officers in service.
Drawing attention to a troubling trend, the ECDA president linked the killing to a broader pattern, recalling the similar murder of another Eggon DPO, Bako Angbashim, in Ahoada, Rivers State. He warned that the safety of law enforcement officials is essential to national stability and the protection of ordinary citizens.
“If those sworn to protect us are no longer safe, then no citizen is safe,” he said.
The association called for long-term solutions, urging the government to address root causes of violence such as youth unemployment, ethnic tension, and religious intolerance. According to the ECDA, national policy reforms must be enacted to promote inclusive development and reduce the conditions that fuel such violent outbreaks.
As Nigerians mourn the loss of another brave officer, the ECDA’s call echoes a growing demand for accountability, justice, and systemic reform to safeguard those who risk their lives in service to the nation.
