Police arrest two armed robbery suspects in Adamawa

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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the Shilla Boys gang in connection with an alleged armed robbery.

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In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the incident occurred on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

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“The incident occurred on 27th August, 2026, at about 2300hrs, when the suspects allegedly attacked the complainant with dangerous weapons and robbed him of three mobile handsets around Chinko, Jimeta.

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“Following a swift response by residents at the scene and intelligence-driven action by operatives attached to Jimeta Divisional Police Headquarters, the following suspects were arrested.”

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According to the statement, the suspects are Bubakar Sadik Muhammed, aka Haske, of Chochi Rumde, and Hamma Jibrilla, aka Dzeco, of Kasan Shinko.

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The police said the exhibits recovered were two of the three stolen mobile handsets and one knife.

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The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabir Hassan, commended the operatives for their prompt response.

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He reiterated the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal gangs and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state.

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The CP further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements and activities to the police through the appropriate channels.

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The commissioner said the suspects would be charged to court after the completion of investigation.

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