Man arrested in Adamawa for allegedly killing brother
Three men have been named in a case involving the alleged killing of a man in Adamawa State. Abubakar Sadiq was arrested by police after reportedly confessing to the crime. The incident took place in Gombi Local Government Area, and police say the suspect led them to recover the weapon used. Two other alleged accomplices were killed during a confrontation with law enforcement.
What happened
- Abubakar Sadiq, 40, was arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly killing his elder brother, Alhaji Sadiq Kawu, in Gombi LGA.
- The crime occurred on January 20, 2026, and the suspect confessed to the act, implicating five others.
- Police recovered an AK-47 rifle and 24 rounds of live ammunition, as well as other weapons from the scene.
- Two alleged accomplices, Jalo Hamiyu and Umar Baba, were neutralised after opening fire on police during an attempted arrest.
- The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, commended the officers involved and urged the public to support police efforts with credible information.
