Mr Daso described the deceased officer as hardworking and dedicated to service.
He said the commissioner has directed that the case should be transferred to the command’s gender department.
They were arrested on January 28, 2026, at Kabuga Quarters, Kano.
Mr Olayinka said that efforts had been intensified to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
The police authorities said they were summoned to Abuja for questioning over the incident.
The command expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and assured that justice would be served.
Unfortunately, one police officer, Insp Sunday Apochie, sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange,” Mr Nansel said.
Mr Ojelabi said that personnel and all necessary logistics had been deployed to strategic points.
Mr Aliyu listed the crimes to include armed robbery, culpable homicide, kidnapping and rape.
According to Mr Ukandu, the officer’s action violates the ethics and standard operating procedures (SOP) of the police.
