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ADAMAWA POLICE RECOVER STOLEN TOYOTA HILUX, ARREST TWO SUSPECTS

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command has recovered a stolen *Toyota Hilux* vehicle and arrested *two suspects* in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The suspects, *Mustapha Suleiman* of Wuro Hausa and *Rabiu Garba*, 38, of Jambutu, were arrested following a report by *Aliyu Usman*. The complainant discovered that the Toyota Hilux he purchased for *₦7.5 million* had been reported stolen. Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen from *Rivers State in June 2026* and transported to Adamawa State by a suspect identified as *Mati*, who is currently at large. The fleeing suspect allegedly conspired with the two arrested persons and sold the vehicle to the complainant. Upon discovering that the vehicle was stolen, Aliyu Usman promptly reported the matter to the Police....
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Adamawa Muslim Council Calls for Wise Voting at 1448 Islamic New Year Calendar Launch

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By Abubakar Ibrahim Yola. People's participation in the electoral process has been identified as a key element of choosing for better representation and all inclusive governance.  This was the central message delivered during the Launch of the 1448 Islamic New Year Calendar, organized by Adamawa State Muslim Council in Yola.  The guest speaker at the occasion, Professor Bashir Umar Chairman of the Supreme Council for Shari'a in Nigeria, represented by Professor Rajab Alhaji Abubakar, Chief Imam Indimi Mosque and lecturer at University of Maiduguri, who delivered a paper titled "Voting as a Sacred Trust, HowIslamic Values Guide Us In Choosing Leaders in Plural State," said Islam prioritizes quality leadership rather than dictatorship and sentiment.  Quoting verses of the Holy Quran to echo his sentiment, the guest speaker also used the medium to call on Islamic and civil society organizations, and the general public to, vote wisely calling on youths to shun social vice...
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PHONE SCAM:- POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS FOR DEFRAUDING CUSTOMERS WITH DUMMY PHONES

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting customers by selling them dummy phones instead of original working devices. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa State Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The suspects, Audu Abubakar and Nasiru Hassan, both residents of Bauchi Street, Yola North LGA, were apprehended following complaints from victims who discovered that the phones purchased were non-functional replicas. Items recovered from the suspects include a number of dummy phones and other exhibits. The Commissioner of Police, *CP Kabiru Umar Hassan, fdc*, has directed that the suspects be thoroughly investigated and charged to court upon completion of investigation. The Command urges members of the public to be vigilant and patronize only accredited phone dealers. Customers are advised to test devices thoroughly and demand recei...
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DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT BACKS STATE POLICE, FOR IMPROVED SECURITY.

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By Bamanga Abdullahi Gombi Yola. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal to establish State Police is a welcome step that will help reduce insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking on Radio Nigeria Kaduna’s Hausa programme, "Hannu Da Yawa", on Saturday, Senator Barau said the initiative is aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, the Deputy Senate President said the bill underwent extensive consultations. Public hearings were held across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.  Stakeholders involved included the Presidency, the National Assembly, the Nigeria Police Force, Governors, and civil society groups. Senator Barau explained that the proposed law contains safeguards to prevent governors or any individual from misusing State Police for political or ethnic purposes. He noted that State...
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TSANGAYA EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE TEDI PLEDGE TO REVIVE ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN ADAMAWA.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Tsangaya Education Development Initiative Organization. TEDI in Adamawa State has pledged to transform Tsangaya education and reposition Almajiri schools to compete with other learning institutions across the state. The newly elected  Acting Chairman of the Association, Mallam Abdullahi Idris, made the pledge while addressing journalists in Yola. According to Idris, the association is entering a new era of leadership that is focused on strengthening the structure and quality of Tsangaya education in all parts of the state. "The association was not effectively managed in the past, but the current executives are determined to restore the reputation and dignity of Tsangaya schools." He pledges to work for the integration of modern education with Islamic studies, to enable the Almajiris acquire both religious and western education, with a view to  contributing to the educationional development in the state. The Chairman also reaffirmed the association’s c...
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ISLAMIC SCHOLER CALLS ON NIGERIAN MUSLIMS TO PAY MORE ATTENTION TO HIJRAH CALENDAR:

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By Bamanga Abdullahi Gombi Muslims across Nigeria have been called upon to pay greater attention in to the Hijrah (Islamic) calendar, as a scholar describes it as essential to preserving acts of worship, Islamic identity, and the unity of the Ummah. The Chief Imam of Mopol 14, Mbamba Jumma'at Mosque, Bashir Thahir. made this known in an interview with Radio NIgeria on Friday, following his weekly sermon. According to Imam Thahir, the Islamic calendar, consisting of 12 months, is 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar because each month spans either 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon. He explained that the calendar was introduced during the era of Caliph Umar Ibn Khattab, with its starting point being the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Madinah, underscoring the significance of timekeeping in Islam. Quoting the Holy Qur’an, the Imam noted that    "indeed the number of months with Allah is twelve months" beginning with  Muharram and en...
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ADAMAWA CP HOLDS STRATEGIC MEETING WITH SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM*

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, *CP Kabiru Umar Hassan, fdc*, today, *9th July, 2026*, held a strategic security meeting with members of the Senior Management Team, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders, and Heads of Departments at the Command Headquarters, Yola. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman YAHAYA Nguroke discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. During the meeting, the Commissioner received operational reports from Area Commanders, DPOs, and Tactical Commanders on the prevailing security situation in their respective areas of responsibility. Deliberations focused on reviewing ongoing operations and strengthening security measures across the State. The CP charged all operational commanders to intensify proactive policing, visibility patrols, and intelligence-led operations, particularly through sustained raids on identified criminal hideouts. The CP furthe...
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