Teenager arrested after co-worker’s death at Gombe Government House
A 19-year-old casual worker has been arrested by the Gombe State Police Command after the death of a fellow staff member at the Gombe Government House. According to police spokesperson DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the incident involved two casual staff and led to the immediate dispatch of operatives to the scene. The deceased, identified as Mallam Umar (“Baba Usama”), was found unresponsive and later confirmed dead at the hospital. The police have launched a comprehensive investigation and assured the public of their commitment to justice.
What happened
- The incident occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2025, within the Gombe Government House premises.
- Mallam Umar, a borehole operator, was found unresponsive and later certified dead at the Specialist Hospital, Gombe.
- Preliminary investigations and CCTV review identified Shuaibu Adamu (“Yaya Mama”), aged 19, as the prime suspect.
- The suspect fled but was arrested at about 11:00 p.m. on the same day in Bagadaza Quarters, Gombe, and confessed during interrogation.
- The deceased’s remains have been deposited for autopsy, and the suspect is in police custody as investigations continue.
