Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested one Abubakar Sadiq (40 years) of Boga Village, Gombi LGA, in connection with the killing of his elder brother, Alh. Sadiq Kawu Boga on 20/1/2026.
The Command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, in a statement, said two of his accomplices, Jalo Hamiyu, 35 years, and Umar Baba, 41 years, both residents of Fotta Village, Gombi LGA, were also arrested.
Nguroje said during interrogation, the suspects confessed to committing the crime, along with five others.
The statement reads in part: “Following credible intelligence, the Command’s operatives attached to Gombi Divisional police headquarters in collaboration with professional hunters, swung into action and luckily.
“Interestingly, he led the Police to the recovery of one (1) AK-47 rifle used in committing the crime and twenty-four (24) rounds of live ammunition”.
The statement further said a joint team of Police operatives, Hunters, and Civilian JTF proceeded to their hideouts to effect their arrest.
The statement said: “Fortunately, the duo, Upon Sighting Police operatives, opened fire to scare the operatives and escape arrest, which led to a gun duel that resulted in the neutralization of the two suspects.
“Additional exhibits recovered at the scene include: One (1) locally made single-barrel rifle and One (1) Dane gun”.
Nguroje stated that efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the crime network.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has commended the gallantry and professionalism of the DPO and his men, reassures the public of the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property across the State.
CP Morris encouraged members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely information to aid security operations across the state.
He stated that the suspects would be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.
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