Law enforcement apprehends eight individuals suspected of armed robbery and narcotics offenses in Adamawa

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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested eight suspected armed robbers and drug dealers in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

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In a statement issued on Monday in Yola, the command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspects were arrested during a coordinated operation in the Yolde-Pate area.

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“On the strength of credible intelligence, operatives carried out a coordinated operation in Yola, leading to the arrest of eight suspects for criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of dangerous weapons, and the sale and consumption of banned substances,” he said.

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The suspects were identified as Bawuro Mohammad, 23; Hamza Hassan, 18; Aliyu Abubakar, 20; Alfa Abubakar, 22; and Fahat Hamma, 20.

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Others are Dahiru Usman, 20; Ibrahim Samaila, 22; and Jefe Jostine, 25.

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“All residents of various addresses within Shagari, Yolde-Pate and Wuro Hausa in Yola South LGA were apprehended during a targeted operation aimed at dismantling a Shilla criminal network and preventing violent crimes within the state,” the statement added.

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“During the operation, police operatives recovered dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances believed to be connected to the unlawful activities of the suspects.”

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The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabiru Hassan, has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter and assured members of the public that all suspects found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

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The command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and warned criminal elements to desist from all forms of unlawful activities or face decisive police action.

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