The Eggon Cultural Development Association (ECDA), has strongly condemns the gruesome murder of CSP Baba Ali Mohammed, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano, Local government of Kano State, North West Nigeria.

In a statement signed by ECDA President Mr. Mandy David Abuluya, and issued to journalists in the state said ECDA expressed profound sympathy with the deceased family, Aren Eggon, Nasarawa State Government, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Eggon nation over the killing.

The association called for an immediate, comprehensive investigation to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure swift justice.

the statement read.

The ECDA emphasized that protecting law enforcement officers from mob violence and criminal elements is a non-negotiable duty of government.

It urged police authorities to provide adequate compensation to CSP Mohammed’s family, including full educational support for his children through university graduation.

  the group stated.

Highlighting systemic failures, the ECDA connected the killing to broader national challenges.

The association further called for policy reforms to address root causes of violence, including youth unemployment, ethnocentrism, and religious bigotry.

ECDA concluded by demanding all tiers of government to fulfill their constitutional duty to protect both security agents and civilians.

Olusola Akintonde