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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...

CP ADAMAWA YA UMURCI A GAGGAUTA FARA BINCIKE KAN ZARGIN WANI FASHI DA MAKAMI A WANI GIDA DAKE NGURORE, YOLA KUDU

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Daga Alhassan Haladu Yola. Kwamishinan ‘Yan Sanda na Jihar Adamawa, CP Dankombo Morris, Psc(+), ya bayar da umarnin da a gaggauta fara bincike kan wani zargin fashi da makami a Wani gida da ake cewa ta faru a gidan wani matashi mai shekaru 25, Akwarakiram Abel, mai aiki da POS, da ke Sabon Pegi a Ngurore, Karamar Hukumar Yola ta Kudu. Kakakin Rundunan Yan sandan jahar Adamawa SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje ne ya Sanar da haka a wata sanarwa da ya rabawa manema labarai a Yola. Hakan na zuwa ne bayan korafin da iyalan matashin suka kai cewa a safiyar 21 ga Nuwamba, 2025, tsakanin karfe 3:00 na dare zuwa 4:00, wasu da ba a san su ba, dauke da makamai, suka kutsa gidan, suka farmake shi tare da kwace masa kayansa. A cewar rahoton, ‘yan fashin sun yi masa mummunan rauni da adda, abin da har ya kai ga yanke masa hannu. Kwamishinan ya tabbatar da cewa za a gudanar da bincike mai zurfi don cafke wadanda suka aikata laifin tare da tabbatar da an yi adalci ba tare da bata lokaci ba. Rundunar ta kuma...

ADAMAWA CP ORDERS IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED HOUSE ARMED ROBBERY IN NGURORE, YOLA SOUTH LGA

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola.  Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Dankombo Morris, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to immediately commence a thorough investigation into an alleged armed robbery incident involving Mr. Akwarakiram Abel, 25 years old, a POS operator residing at Sabon Pegi, Ngurore, Yola South LGA. The Directives follows a complaint received from family members that on 21st November, 2025, between hours of 3:00am to 4:00am, yet-to-be-identified men armed themselves with offensive weapons invaded the victim’s residence, attacked, and robbed him of his belongings. Most worrisome,  the assailants inflicted severe injuries on the victim using a cutlass, resulting in the amputation of his hand. The CP assured that a comprehensive investigation will be carried out to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators and to guarantee that justice is served without delay. The Command reiterates its unwa...