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ADAMAWA STATE POLICE COMMAND RECEIVES MINISTER OF LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command on the 25th November, 2025 received the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, *Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha,* and his entourage to the Command Headquarters, Yola. The Minister, who was in the state on an official visit, explained that the visit was aimed to inspect and identify grazing routes as part of the Federal Government’s initiative to strengthen livestock development and promote peaceful coexistence between herders and farmers. The Commissioner of Police, CP DANKOMBO MORRIS,  while expressing gratitude for the visit, briefed the August visitor the effort the command is putting to ensuring peace between Herders and farmers and assured him of the Command’s support for initiatives aimed at enhancing security and sustainable livestock management in the state. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. During the visit,...

Governor Fintiri Equips Security Agencies with New Fleet, NSCDC Vows Heightened Vigilance

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has officially  presented a fleet of newly acquired, Nigerian-made operational patrol vehicles to security agencies in the state, further enhancing their capacity in the ongoing effort to combat insecurity. Public Relation Officer N S C D C Adamawa state Command DSC Amidu Nyako Baba discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. In his remarks, the Governor commended the steadfast commitment of the various security formations whose collective contributions have continued to uphold Adamawa’s status as one of the most peaceful states in the country. He explained that the deployment of the new vehicles is intended to strengthen their operations, ensuring safer communities and allowing residents to go about their daily activities with renewed confidence. Commandant ID Bande, State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Adamawa State Command, expressed heartfelt appreciat...

ADAMAWA CP ARREST TWO POLICE OFFICERS FOR UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Adamawa State Police Command has received a report of unprofessional conduct displayed by some police personnel deployed to a nipping point attached to Jimeta Divisional police headquarters, who were on duty along River Side, Jimeta. Preliminary findings revealed that the officers stopped a Mercedes 180 for routine search, during which the occupants resisted. In the course of the encounter, one of the officers behaved in a way and manner prejudicial to discipline by firing gun shots at the vehicle’s tyres, an act considered unnecessary and unprofessional. However, No injuries were recorded. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa  state Command disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The officers involved have been arrested and taken into custody. The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident. The Command assures members of the public that appropriate disciplinary measures will...

INTELLIGENCE-LED POLICING: THREE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS ARRESTED IN ADAMAWA

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. .  Adamawa State Police Command, in its continuous effort to protect lives and property of all residents, has arrested three suspected Kidnappers. The Arrest followed a Complaint Received On the 19th November 2025, from a resident of a certain village in Song LGA, that on 18th November, 2025  he received a threatening phone call from an unknown subscriber. The caller demanded him to pay the sum of two million naira (₦2,000,000) or risk being kidnapped and possible killing. That gave him a sleepless night. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. Upon receipt of the complaint, the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Intelligence Department (SID) Yola, to investigate and ensure the arrest of the perpetrators. Acting on the directive, the unknown subscriber  was technically traced, leadin...

ADAMAWA POLICE COMMAND CONDUCTS SECURITY ASSESSMENT ACROSS KEY SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE STATE.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola  The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, in sustained effort designed the operational action plan to intensify security checks and engagements across the state through strategic assessments and strengthened stakeholder collaboration aimed at enhancing schools and public safety. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa State Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola   command in  compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, had interactive sessions with the critical stakeholders and schools representatives to draw a security ring across key government assets, schools and police facilities.The CP along with the command's School protection squad (SPS) Coordinator  embarked on a comprehensive assessment tour within the state after the fruitful engagements, they reviewed the existing security arrangements and underscored the need f...

Over 2,000 Youths Trained on Self-Reliance Skills by Awwalus Business Concept

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Over two thousand youths have been trained in various self-reliance skills under the Awwalus Business Concept initiative in Adamawa State. The Chairman of Awwalus Business Concept, Alhaji Auwal Usman, disclosed this during an interview with journalists in Yola, the state capital. He said the youth-training programme was introduced in response to the rising challenges faced by young people, particularly unemployment, which continues to affect many across the state. According to him, empowering youths with practical skills will help promote peace, unity, and development, as well as strengthen the economic growth of both the state and the country. Alhaji Auwal Usman added that the company remains committed to expanding its youth-empowerment efforts to ensure that young people become self-reliant rather than depending solely on individuals or the government. He explained that many beneficiaries were trained on how to open digital banking accounts for customers usin...

PPSMB Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Education in Adamawa

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Post-Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) of Adamawa State has reiterated its commitment to upgrading post-primary schools across the state to ensure that every child has access to quality education. Acting Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Birsan Penuel, gave the assurance during an interview with journalists in Yola, the state capital. Mr. Penuel said the Board, with the continued support of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, is working tirelessly to enhance teaching and learning in all secondary schools. He noted that providing sound education is essential to fostering development and sustaining peace in the state and the country at large. He commended Governor Fintiri for his consistent support to the education sector and for prioritizing initiatives that strengthen learning outcomes. The Acting Executive Secretary also appealed to parents, particularly those in rural communities, to ensure their children are enrolled in school. He noted that active...