Adamawa Police Arrest 11 Suspected Gang Members in Yola crackdown on violent crimes, recovering weapons used in alleged robberies and attacks

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested 11 suspected gang members in a coordinated security operation carried out across parts of Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas, as authorities intensify efforts to curb rising criminal activity in the state capital.

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The Adamawa Police Arrest 11 Suspected Gang Members operation was conducted on May 31, 2026, by officers of the State Criminal Investigation Department working alongside other tactical units under the directive of Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Hassan.

Police authorities described the raid as a decisive action targeting known criminal hideouts linked to robberies, violent attacks, and drug-related activities within the city.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the operation led to the arrest of 11 individuals suspected of belonging to a gang notorious for criminal activities around Yola.

He explained that investigations linked the suspects to acts of gangsterism, unlawful possession of dangerous weapons, and the distribution and consumption of illicit drugs.

Items recovered during the operation include knives, daggers, machetes, and cutlasses, which police say were allegedly used in carrying out various offences.

The suspects arrested are Aliyu Idris, Mukhtar Abubakar, Amir Dan Asabe, Joel Timothy, Isaac Isah, Hassan Salisu, Nyon Ayuba, Saidu Musa, Adamu Yau, Adamu Muhammed, and Nasiru Bala.

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Security officials say the suspects remain in custody as investigations continue, while further operations are expected as part of ongoing efforts to restore order and safety in Yola.