The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun has set up a 7-man Panel of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of a cadet Sulaiman Jika at Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State.
Sulaiman Jika, a promising young cadet 100 level lost his life, on Friday, 1st of September, 2023, after a brief illness, but some alleged that he died of alleged starvation of the officers and high-handedness of the commandant.
The panel of inquiry instituted on Monday 4th September, 2023, is headed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, DIG Abiodun Alabi, fdc, with a mandate to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the cadet’s death
The IGP has set a deadline of 4 days for the panel to furnish a comprehensive report detailing its findings and recommendations.
Other members of the panel include the AIG Training and Development, AIG Oyeyemi Oyediran; Force Medical Officer, CP Garba Emmanuel Nzukwen; CP Homicide FCID, CP Fom Pam Joseph, psc(+); CP Training POLAC, CP Patrick Edung; representative of the CP Legal as the secretary, and the Principal Staff Officer II to the IGP, ACP Idris Abubakar.
Furthermore, the IGP extends his heartfelt condolences and commiserations to the family and relations of Sulaiman Jika and the academy community, during this trying time, assuring that he is deeply empathetic to their pains and loss; and that the Force would do the needful to ensure justice is done in the case.
On Saturday , September 3, 2023 the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) had issued a statement that run as follows:
.PRESS RELEASE
“POLAC Mourns: Commandant Announces Unfortunate Loss of Cadet Sulaiman
Expresses Condolences to his Parents, Loved Ones
The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of its cherished cadets, Mr. Sulaiman Jika, who succumbed to a brief and unexpected illness. Jika, a dedicated cadet from the Department of Computer Science, was a proud native of Adamawa state.
On 29th August, 2023, he sought medical attention at the Academy Clinic due to an ailment. Following a diligent course of treatment and his gradual recovery, he was certified fit and discharged by the Medical Doctor on call the next day, and tasked to return at regular intervals for checks which he adhered to. However, fate took an unforeseen turn. On 2nd September 2023, he was once again admitted to the clinic for further examination and care following a complaint of restlessness. Though his vitals were normal upon examination and all necessary medical steps were taken, we regrettably report his untimely passing.
The Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy, AIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar, extends his deepest condolences to the grieving family, friends, and loved ones of Cadet Sulaiman Jika. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this period of profound sorrow. May God Almighty grant them the strength and resilience to bear this heavy loss.”
ASP Hussain Suleman,
Police Public Relations Officer,
Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC),
Wudil, Kano.
3rd September 2023