What was seen as a minor argument between two policemen in Madagali local government, Adamawa State over N20 has reportedly claimed the life of a police Sergeant.
SP Othman Abubakar, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO in Adamawa, said Corporal Bala Adamu reportedly shot Sergeant Emmanuel Timothy recently deployed from Mobile 13 Makurdi to the state at close range killing him instantly.
Abubakar confirmed that the killer policeman has been arrested and full investigation into the incident commenced while the corpse of the late Sergeant has been deposited at the specialist hospital morgue in Yola.
However, an anonymous resident of Madagali said before the incident the two policemen were engaged in a hot argument at a local drinking joint.
According to the resident, the late Sergeant had a misunderstanding with the corpral over N20 change meant to buy local liquor popularly known as ‘Ogogoro’.
Residents in the community around the joint, fearing that Boko Haram members had invaded the area, took to their heels on hearing the gunshot.
