Police detain three suspects linked to Yola gang activities
A three-man gang accused of terrorising residents in Yola and nearby communities has been apprehended by the Adamawa State Police command. According to spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroje, the suspects were arrested by operatives from the Criminal Investigation Department following a targeted operation. Dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances were recovered during the arrest. The police have urged the public to continue providing information to help combat criminal activities in the state.
What happened
- The Adamawa State Police command arrested three suspects: Abdulmalik Mohammad, Abba Mustapha, and Ibrahim Yusuf.
- The suspects are accused of criminal conspiracy, possession of dangerous weapons, and banned substances.
- The arrests are part of ongoing efforts against Shilla gangsterism and violent crimes in Yola and its environs.
- Dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances were recovered from the suspects.
- The Commissioner of Police, Kabir Hassan, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling criminal gangs, and the suspects will be charged to court after investigations.
