Police Arrest 3 Suspected Armed Robbers In Adamawa

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers for attacking and dispossessing a motorcycle rider of his motorcycle at Bobini village, Guyuk local government area.

The suspects attacked and inflicted injuries on one Abdu Buba of Bobini Village, Guyuk LGA, and robbed him of his motorcycle.

The suspects, Mohammed Saleh, Suleiman Mohammadu and Ahmadu Damina, were said to be residents of Shani LGA, Borno State.

Investigation revealed that the suspects are members of a syndicate that specialises in attacking and robbing unsuspecting members of the public of their motorcycles and other valuables.

After their arrest, a large crowd gathered and attempted to lynch them.

However, a joint team comprising the police, other security agencies and local hunters swiftly contained the situation and safely took both the suspects and the victim to protective custody.

The victim was thereafter taken to a medical facility for treatment, while exhibits including a motorcycle, cutlasses, torchlight and others were recovered fom the suspects.

The commissioner of police, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, commended the operatives for their prompt and professional response.

He directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yola, for discreet investigation and prosecution.

The CP warned members of the public against jungle justice, stressing that anyone found engaging in mob action or obstructing justice will face the full wrath of the law.

He urges residents to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information.