Police arrest three-man gang terrorizing Adamawa communities

Adamawa State Police command has apprehended a notorious three-man gang responsible for terrorizing residents of Yola and surrounding communities. The arrests were made during a targeted operation by operatives of the Criminal Investigation Department's D15 unit.

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Acting on credible intelligence, operatives attached to D15 of the state criminal investigation department, carried out a targeted operation that led to the arrest of the following suspects: Abdulmalik Mohammad, 22 years, Abba Mustapha, 21 years and Ibrahim Yusuf, 22 years.

The suspects, identified as Abdulmalik Mohammad, Abba Mustapha, and Ibrahim Yusuf, all 22 years old, were arrested following credible intelligence. Police stated the operation is part of a sustained effort against "Shilla gangsterism" and other violent crimes plaguing the state.

During the operation, police recovered dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances from the arrested individuals. Preliminary investigations indicate the suspects are involved in criminal activities associated with Shilla gangsterism, a persistent concern for residents of Yola and nearby areas. The Commissioner of Police, Kabir Hassan, reaffirmed the command's commitment to intensifying operations against criminal gangs and threats to public safety.

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During the operation, the command operatives recovered dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances from the suspects.

The command urged the public to continue providing useful and timely information to aid efforts in ridding the state of criminal elements. The suspects will face charges in court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.

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While Investigation is ongoing, the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.