The Niger State Police Command has announced the demise of ACP Michael Tukura Katambi, Area Commander New-Bussa who died on 1st January, 2024 at Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, Abuja after a brief illness.
The deceased officer was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in 1997, later upgraded himself and joined C/ASP Course 20, Year 2000 as a Force Entrant, rose through the ranks and served in various capacities within the Force. He served as 2i/c Operations in Niger State Police Command, he was DPO Kagara, he was also 2i/c Area Commander Suleja, he was DPO ‘A’ Div Suleja and before his demise, he was Area Commander New-Bussa, all in Niger State.
Meanwhile,the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman has described the officer as a diligent officer, a delightful and quintessential gentleman, a thorough bred professional and crime fighter, and a consummate family man who is lost to the cold hands of death on the very first day of the year.
He prayed for the repose of the gentle soul of our dear brother, a colleague, a dogged crime fighter and a lover of peace, while he asserted that may God grant the Command the fortitude to bear this great loss, give the courage, wisdom and strength to face the challenges in 2024.
He encouraged officers of the Command as he said “we shall remain undeterred, focused and carry on from where he stopped. He will be happier to see us do this and doing it with God’s leading direction and cover.”
The burial arrangement is scheduled as follows;
– Wake-Keep service – Tuesday 9th Jan., 2024
– Burial Service – Wednesday 10th Jan., 2024 at his residence in Sabon-Wuse, Tafa LGA of Niger State.
The Officer is survived by his wife and children.
