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  The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 7- man syndicate who specialise in stealing as well as selling of stolen tricycles and motorcycles in Yola metropolis. The arrest followed a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation which also led to the recovery of two stolen tricycles and one motorcycles. This is contained in a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje and made available to News Platform in Yola. He explained that the operatives of the Command, attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID) acted upon credible information and apprehended one Mohammed Alhaji, 25 years old, of Hulere Ward, Yola North LGA on the 24th June, 2025. According to him, during interrogation, the suspect confessed being part of a syndicate that specialise in the theft of tricycles and motorcycles in Yola. Nguroje said that the accused had disclosed that one Jafar Babangida, 19 years old, also of the same address stole two TVS tricycles (Keke...

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 29 years old man identified as Zaphaniya Alfred for armed robbery at Zangun in Numan LGA. The operatives of command recovered 1 locally made pistol, 2 AK-47 live ammunition, 1 pistol live ammunition, 1 live cartridge. Others items recovered from the Accused include pair of military camouflage, uniform, 4 military camouflage caps, 2 military camouflage T-shirt,  black torch light.  A release by the PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the arrest followed a formal complaint made by one Ibrahim Maikano whom the the suspect had threatened to kill him. "On the strength of that Operatives of the command attached to Numan Divisional police headquarters, led by the DPO apprehended the suspect Zephaniah Alfred, 29years, who was on the wanted list of the command for Armed Robbery activities,  terrorizing Numan-Gombe Road and its environs. "A search warrant was executed at the residence of the suspect resulting to the recovery o...

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, has hosted the newly posted Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adamawa State, CC Abdulmalik Dama Bello. The courtesy visit was aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration as well as fostering closer ties in the areas of public safety, public order and improved service delivery to the people of Adamawa State. While receiving the Sector Commander, the Commissioner of Police appreciated the FRSC’s continued partnership and reiterated the command’s readiness to sustain synergy in promoting safety of both travelers and residents across the state. In his remarks, the Sector Commander commended the Adamawa State Police Command for its unwavering support and reaffirmed the FRSC’s commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration. In a separate but related engagement, the Command also received a delegation from the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), led by the Regional Coordinator North East, Mrs. Mu...

A High Court No. 2 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State has discharged and acquitted a Secondary School Student as well as a farmer accused of criminal conspiracy, attempt and threat to commit kidnapping.  The Court presided by Hon. Justice Bulila Ladukiya Ikharo, discharged and acquitted Mohammed Shu’aibu and Samaila Suleiman, after spending about 4 years behind bars. Both Defendants who hail from Hong LGA in Adamawa State were earlier arraigned before the court on a Three (3) count amended charge of conspiracy, attempt and threat to commit kidnapping contrary and punishable under Sections 249 (1), 249 (2) and 249 (3) of the Adamawa State Penal Code Law 2018. On their arraignment, both Defendants pleaded not guilty to all the allegations, after which the Prosecution assembled three (3) witnesses and tendered extra judicial statements of the Defendants in evidence. According to the Prosecution, the Defendants and one Musa Baraka now at large conspired and stormed the residence of Engr. N...

  The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley has congratulated the new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalist NUJ Adamawa state council under Comr. Abdullahi Ibrahim.  The Speaker in a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard commended the peaceful conduct of the election by its members on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at NUJ press center.  The Speaker noted that, professional body like the NUJ should always live by example as watch dog of the society.  Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley use the medium to call on Abdullahi Ibrahim led council to embrace peace and unity among it's members devoid of any sentiments.  He challenged  the chairman and his council members to ensure unity among the members of the Union to aid room for development.  The Speaker also advised the NUJ Chairman to extend hand of fellowship to those he contested with to come and join him in moving the Union forward. While wishing the cou...

The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission has released the outcome of the screening exercise of applications for the ongoing employment exercise into the State workforce. According to the Civil Service Commission, out of 96,102 applicants, 52,003 candidates were deemed eligible to proceed to the next stage. This is contained in a release by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The Commission cited the following reasons for disqualification: Candidates with NCE qualifications not part of the initial process, wrong applications with mismatched fields of study and qualifications Others include overaged candidates, incorrect document uploads, non-indigenes of Adamawa State, existing local government council employees. The government assures applicants that due process is being followed. “We urge all applicants to ensure they possess the requisite documents and qualifications to avoid disqualification.” The 52,003 applicants are to ensure that the...

The Arch Bishop of Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, LCCN Most Rev. Musa Panti Pilibus has decried the brutal wave of killings in Benue State. A statement signed by the Arch Bishop noted that armed men suspected to be cattle herdsmen launched deadly assaults on communities in Guma Local Government Area where over 100 lives were taken in Yelwata and Daudu, with some reports estimating as many as 200 deaths, including women, children, and security personnel. It noted that families were burned alive, livelihoods destroyed, and countless individuals brutally murdered. The Arch Bishop, on behalf of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the affected communities, and the people of Benue State and prays for God’s healing, comfort, and peace for all who are grieving the losses Most Reverend Pilibus said the atrocities are not only an assault on the people of Benue State but an affront to national integrity and went further to conde...