Adamawa Police Arrest Son, Two Others Over Midnight Robbery of Mother and Siblings

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man accused of conspiring with two others to rob his own mother and siblings during a midnight attack in Yola.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at about midnight in Wuro Kuturu, a community in the Jimeta area of Yola North Local Government Area.

According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Sulaiman Nguroje, the victim’s son allegedly teamed up with two others, armed themselves with dangerous weapons and gained entry into the family residence, where they robbed his mother and siblings of N200,000, two mobile phones and a power bank.

The suspects were identified as Aminu Adamu, 20; Adamu Mamman, 22; and Nuhu Umar, 22, all residents of Wuro Kuturu, Nassarawo.

They were arrested by operatives attached to the Karewa Area Command on Thursday, September 17, 2026, following a report lodged by the victim.

Items recovered from the suspects include a knife, pliers, scissors, various suspected hard drugs and a quantity of suspected Indian hemp.

“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime,” Nguroje stated.

The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, has directed that a thorough investigation be conducted and the suspects diligently prosecuted upon completion of investigation.

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police.