Adamawa Police Recover Stolen Phones, Arrest Four Robbery Suspects

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged armed robbery attack on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) lodge at the Specialist Hospital in Jimeta, Yola. According to the command's spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, the suspects are being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of dangerous weapons, criminal trespass and robbery. Police said the incident occurred on June 27, 2026, when the suspects allegedly stormed the Corpers' Lodge armed with dangerous weapons and robbed about 36 corps members of their valuables, including several mobile phones. Nguroje disclosed that operatives attached to the Karewa Area Command launched an immediate investigation after receiving the report, leading to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of four mobile phones believed to have been stolen during the attack. He added that efforts are ongoing to recover additional stolen items and apprehend other suspected members of the robbery gang who remain at large.

The suspects are expected to be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations. Reacting to the arrests, the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, Kabir Hassan, reassured residents—especially corps members—of the command's commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state. He also urged members of the public to support security agencies by promptly reporting suspicious persons, movements or criminal activities to the nearest police station to enhance public safety.

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