The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested eight suspected armed robbers and drug dealers in Yola South Local Council of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday, noting that the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated operation in the Yolde-Pate area.

The suspects were identified as Bawuro Mohammad, 23; Hamza Hassan, 18; Aliyu Abubakar, 20; Alfa Abubakar, 22; Fahat Hamma, 20; Dahiru Usman, 20; Ibrahim Samaila, 22; and Jefe Jostine, 25.

According to Nguroje, “On the strength of credible intelligence, operatives carried out a coordinated operation in Yola, leading to the arrest of eight suspects for criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of dangerous weapons, and the sale and consumption of banned substances.

“All residents of various addresses within Shagari, Yolde-Pate and Wuro Hausa in Yola South council were apprehended during a targeted operation aimed at dismantling a Shilla criminal network and preventing violent crimes within the state.

“During the operation, police operatives recovered dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances believed to be connected to the unlawful activities of the suspects.”

Meanwhile, the Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Hassan, has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter and assured the public that all suspects found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and warned criminals to desist from unlawful activities or face the full weight of the law.