A police inspector, whose identity has been withheld, has reportedly taken his own life in Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State.

The late officer was assigned to the Gwange Divisional of the Borno Police Command. According to community sources, he appeared to be in good health when last seen three days prior to the discovery.

The circumstances surrounding the inspector’s decision to end his life remain unclear. However, residents of Layin Bayan, Wulari Jerusalem area of Maiduguri, raised concerns on Saturday morning upon noticing an unusual odor emanating from his locked apartment.

“It was early this morning when people in the compound noticed a strange smell coming from his apartment; his door was locked from the inside,” revealed a source.

Authorities from the Metro and Gwange Divisions of the Borno Police Command were promptly alerted, and officers were dispatched to investigate the situation.

“After breaking down the door, the lifeless body of the inspector was discovered on the floor of his bedroom,” the source added.

As of now, police authorities have not released any official statement regarding the incident. Attempts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer in Borno, ASP Kenneth Daso, for comment were unsuccessful, as calls to his phone went unanswered.