Police arrest eight armed robbery, drug suspects in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested eight individuals suspected of armed robbery and drug dealing in Yola South Local Government Area. The arrests were made during a coordinated operation in the Yolde-Pate area, based on credible intelligence.

According to a statement from the command's spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the suspects were apprehended for criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of dangerous weapons, and the sale and consumption of banned substances. The operation specifically targeted a "Shilla" criminal network to curb violent crimes in the state.

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On the strength of credible intelligence, operatives carried out a coordinated operation in Yola, leading to the arrest of eight suspects for criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of dangerous weapons, and the sale and consumption of banned substances.

During the operation, police operatives seized dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances linked to the suspects' alleged illegal activities. The Commissioner of Police, CP Kabiru Hassan, has ordered a thorough investigation and assured the public that all culpable suspects will face prosecution. The command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, warning criminal elements to cease their unlawful activities.

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All residents of various addresses within Shagari, Yolde-Pate and Wuro Hausa in Yola South LGA were apprehended during a targeted operation aimed at dismantling a Shilla criminal network and preventing violent crimes within the state.