Crime
Adamawa police arrest robbery suspects recover stolen vehicle
Adamawa police arrest two robbery suspects in Yolde Pate and recover a stolen vehicle, as CP orders full investigation and prosecution in Yola.
Adamawa police arrest two robbery suspects in Yolde Pate and recover a stolen vehicle, as CP orders full investigation and prosecution in Yola
Adamawa police arrest robbery suspects in a swift operation that also led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle, following credible intelligence received by the Command.
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The suspects were apprehended by operatives from the Yolde Pate Divisional Police Headquarters under the leadership of SP Abdullahi Abubakar.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed that two individuals, Emmanuel Sale aged 28 and Jibrilla Hassan aged 36, were arrested.
Both are residents of Sabon Gari in Jalingo and are believed to be linked to the robbery case currently under investigation.
The successful recovery of the stolen vehicle was the result of a coordinated police response based on actionable information. This reflects the growing effectiveness of community-police collaboration in the fight against crime across the state.
Commissioner of Police Dankombo Morris praised the officers involved for their prompt and professional handling of the situation.
He has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yola to ensure a thorough and discreet investigation, followed by diligent prosecution.
The Adamawa Police Command reiterated its commitment to maintaining public safety and bringing all criminal elements to justice.
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Residents have been urged to continue providing useful information to law enforcement authorities to support ongoing efforts to curb crime in the state.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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