Adamawa Police Arrest Man for Killing POS Operator

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a identified as Umar SNU in connection to the gruesome murder of a 35 years old POS operator, Abbas Yuguda, in Mayo-Belwa LGA.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said the incident occurred on 22nd March, 2025, when the victim was on his way home after closing from his business premises.

According to him, some group of people armed themselves with offensive weapons, attacked and inflicted severe injuries on his head and left him lying in a pool of blood. 

"The command's operatives attached to Divisional police headquarters, Mayo Belwa arrived at the scene and immediately rushed the victim to Cottage Hospital,  Mayo-Belwa, in a bid to save his life but sadly he was confirmed dead while on admission receiving treatment." He said.

He disclosed that one of the suspects identified as Umar SNU, was trailed by some angry youths and was subdued by the mob action before being rescued by the police, saying he was equally rushed to Hospital for medical attention now aiding investigation.

He said, "The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, has strongly condemned this act of violence and directed for a discreet investigation to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice".

He also warned members of the public to desist from taking laws into their own hands, and urged them to allow the law to always take its course.