Police Arrest 4 Over Robbery In Yola NYSC Lodge

The Adamawa State Police Command, has arrested four suspects in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, possession of dangerous weapons, criminal trespass and robbery at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) lodge in the Specialist Hospital area of Yola.

The police named the suspects as Elkana Ishaya, Mubarak Abubakar, Musa Umar and Kabiru Tanko.

The incident occurred on June 27 at the the place, popularly called Corpers’ Lodge situated within Specialist Hospital, Jimeta, where the suspects, armed with dangerous weapons, criminally trespassed into the building and robbed about 36 corps members of their valuables, including mobile phones.

The police operatives attached to Karewa Area Command immediately commenced investigation, which led to the arrest of the four suspects and recovery of four mobile phones stolen from the victims.

Investigation is ongoing to recover more stolen phones and arrest other members of the gang still at large. The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, Kabir Hassan reassured members of the public, particularly corps members of its commitment to the protection of lives and property.

The Commissioner of Police further urged residents to promptly report suspicious persons and movements to the nearest Police Station.