A police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, popularly known as “Buratai,” has d!ed after he was struck by thunder while on duty in Maiduguri, Borno State
The spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident in a tribute on Friday, May 8, 2026. According to Daso, the officer was struck on Wednesday alongside his senior colleague, ASP Wazani Adamu, who survived the incident. He said both officers had attempted to seek shelter before the rain started but were caught by lightning before reaching their destination. “The rain often comes with its own blessings, but this one arrived with a heartbreaking streak of tragedy,” the PPRO wrote. "It was on a quiet Wednesday, 7th May, 2026, at about 2:19pm, when Inspector Abdulkadir Garba, popularly known as “Buratai” a Police Officer widely respected for his dedication, commitment, and passion for duty was carrying out his routine responsibility of coordinating vehicle parking opposite Borno State Police Command Headquarters alongside his senior colleague, ASP Wazani Adamu. "As strong winds began to gather, both officers ...