By Kingsley Omonobi
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 57 suspects in a sustained crackdown on Shilla gangsterism, drug abuse, public nuisance and other criminal activities across the state.
The operation was carried out under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Umar Hassan.
In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the suspects had been charged to court.
According to him, the arrests were made during a coordinated operation targeting identified criminal hideouts and black spots within the Jimeta and Yola metropolitan areas.
“The operation, which was carried out by Divisional Police Officers under the supervision of their Area Commanders, yielded positive results with the arrest of 57 suspects for offences bordering on Shilla-related activities, public nuisance, possession of dangerous weapons and involvement with prohibited substances,” the statement said.
The police spokesperson disclosed that operatives recovered various dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances from the suspects during the exercise.
He added that all exhibits recovered had been documented and would be tendered as evidence during prosecution.
Nguroje said the suspects had been arraigned in court in accordance with the law, while profiling and further investigations were ongoing to determine their possible involvement in other criminal activities.
The Commissioner of Police commended officers who participated in the operation for their professionalism and dedication, assuring residents that the command remained committed to dismantling criminal gangs and maintaining peace across the state.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing credible and timely information to support crime prevention and detection efforts.
