Adamawa police arrest four deadly gang members

The Adamawa State Police Command has announced that its renewed strategies aimed at curbing criminal activities in the state have led to the arrest of four deadly members of ‘shila’ gang terrorising residents of Yola, the state capital.

In a press statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, it disclosed that the gang members were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday at Geriyo Junction, Jambutu, in the Yola-North Local Government Area.

“The suspects, identified as Sadiq Usman, 20 years; Abba Ibrahim, 18 years; Abdul Jibrin, 20 years; and Labaran Muhammed, 20 years; were all apprehended at Geriyo Junction around 2 a.m. and found in their possession were some dangerous weapons that included a dagger and a knife.

“They were also smoking dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.

“These arrests follow several complaints of robbery and theft from communities within the area,” he said.

The PPRO added that the suspects were currently in police custody for further investigations and more recoveries.

The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, assured Adamawa residents that the command will sustain its commitment to ensure that the safety and security of all residents are guaranteed.

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