Police arrest man for acid attack on Adamawa teenager
A man has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly attacking a teenager with acid in the Shagari area. According to the police spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, the incident involved a 17-year-old victim, Walid Kassim Mohammed, who was reportedly attacked while heading to the mosque. The suspect, Idris Hamza, has been taken into custody as investigations continue. The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to handle the case.
What happened
- The Adamawa State Police Command arrested a man for allegedly bathing Walid Kassim Mohammed with acid in Shagari, Yola South LGA.
- The incident occurred on 14/01/2026, when the 17-year-old victim ran to the Shagari Division Headquarters for help.
- Suleiman Nguroje stated that the victim was attacked while on his way to the mosque and was immediately taken to a hospital.
- The suspect, Idris Hamza, was taken into protective custody, and an investigation has begun.
- Dankombo Morris, the Commissioner of Police, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case and ensure a thorough investigation.
