A Superintendent of Police, Musa Muhammad Adamu, who survived multiple gunshot wounds during an anti-banditry operation in Kaduna State, says he feels abandoned and is appealing for urgent medical assistance.
Adamu, a Mobile Police officer attached to special operations, was shot five times in 2021 while engaging armed bandits during a joint mission under Operation Puff Adder. Although he has undergone several surgeries since the attack, he said his condition has continued to worsen.
In an emotional video, the officer described his situation as critical and said he urgently needs further treatment abroad, particularly in India, where he previously received care. “I’m dying in silence,” he stated, adding that he has repeatedly reached out to the Federal Government, the Nasarawa State Government, and local authorities without getting a response.
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He explained that he still requires multiple corrective surgeries but cannot afford the cost. According to him, about eight surgeries have been carried out since the attack, yet medical complications persist. Financial constraints eventually forced him to discontinue treatment at a hospital in Abuja.
Adamu said a proposed medical support package was submitted for approval but never acted upon, leaving him to rely on limited help from colleagues who raised partial funds.
His case has once again raised concerns about the welfare of wounded security personnel in Nigeria, especially those injured in active service. The Nigerian Police Force has not yet issued an official response to his latest appeal.
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