In a sad incident in Kaduna State, police officers have been accused of fatally striking Engineer Abdurraheem Mustapha, an Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) graduate.
Mustapha, who was pursuing his Master’s degree at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, was also employed Abuja whose life was cut short on “On Friday, 29th August 2025, on his way to NDA for lectures, in what was described as the “most painful and unjust way” near Garkuwa Junction, in Kaduna State.
Family sources revealed that on Friday, August 29, 2025, Mustapha was en route to the NDA for lectures when the tragic event occurred near Garkuwa Junction. According to reports, a police van, allegedly driving against traffic, collided with the motorcycle he was riding.
His elder brother, Sabiu Mustapha Abubakar, recounted the harrowing details of the incident:
“He was on a bike that Friday when the police van, speeding and following one-way regulations, hit him on the head while the bike was in motion,”
Abubakar explained.
“He was seated at the back of the bike, and they struck him with a stick at the back of his head.”
Abubakar further stated that it took the intervention of bystanders at the scene to ensure Mustapha was taken to the hospital
“The people there insisted he must be taken to a hospital, which is what eventually convinced the police to transport him. Once they realized how serious the situation was, they fled the scene.”
The distraught brother lamented the loss of his innocent sibling, attributing it to the reckless behavior of the police.
“At the hospital, it was confirmed that he died from the impact of the stick; his body did not exhibit any significant injuries except for the severe trauma inflicted by the heavy bamboo stick, commonly referred to as Go,ra.”
Tragically, by the time he was admitted, it was confirmed that he had suffered fatal injuries from a heavy bamboo stick, known locally as “Gora,” which was used to strike him.
The family has publicly accused the police of attempting to obfuscate the truth, alleging that officers falsely claimed the motorcycle collided with a car.
“The police have tried to cover up the incident, insisting the bike hit a car, but numerous eyewitnesses refute such claims. Tragically, those who were supposed to protect him ended up causing his death.”
This incident has reignited concerns regarding police conduct in Nigeria, particularly regarding human rights.
Reports of brutality and unlawful killings by police officers have become increasingly common among road users.
Despite assurances of reforms from police authorities, allegations of arbitrary abuse of power continue to emerge.
