The Adamawa state police command has apprehended eight individuals suspected of involvement in criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of dangerous weapons, and the sale and consumption of prohibited substances in Yola, the state capital.
Coordinated Operation Based on Intelligence
The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by police operatives, guided by credible intelligence, as part of the command's ongoing efforts to combat crime and criminality across the state.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspects were captured during a targeted operation aimed at dismantling a suspected 'Shilla' criminal network and preventing violent crimes within the state.
Identities of the Suspects
The suspects have been identified as Bawuro Mohammad, 23; Hamza Hassan, 18; Aliyu Abubakar, 20; Alfa Abubakar, 22; Fahat Hamma, 20; Dahiru Usman, 20; Ibrahim Samaila, 22; and Jefe Jostine, 25. They are all residents of various communities in Shagari, Yolde Pate, and Wuro Hausa areas of Yola South local government council.
Recovered Items and Investigation
Police reported that dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances, believed to be linked to the unlawful activities of the suspects, were recovered during the operation. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Kabir Umar Hassan, has ordered a thorough investigation into the case and assured the public that all individuals found culpable will face prosecution according to the law.
Police Commitment to Public Safety
The Commissioner reaffirmed the command's commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state and warned criminal elements to desist from unlawful activities or face decisive police action. The police command described the operation as another significant success in its sustained campaign against criminal activities in Adamawa State.
