An Assistant Commissioner of Police, Atiku Nagodi, died in Kano State on Monday. His death is the latest among increasing deaths in Kano.

Nagodi, until his death, was the Mobile Squadron Commander 9, Police Mobile Force in Kano.

The Kano Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed Nagodi’s death to newsmen.

He said Nagodi died at the age of 54.

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The PPRO said that Nagodi died of protracted illness.

“He did not die of coronavirus. He died of protracted illness.

“l will give you the full details when l get to the office on Tuesday”. he said.

Funeral prayers were observed at the residence of the deceased on BUK road and he was buried.

The late MOPOL Commander is survived by a wife and children.