Police Arrest 3 Shila Boys Gang Members For Alleged Armed Robbery In Adamawa

Police arrest 3 Shila boys gang members for alleged armed robbery in Adamawa.

From Umar Dankano, Yola.

In its fight against shila gangsterism, the Adamawa state Police Command has arrested 3 criminal suspects of a 5-man syndicate terrorizing residents in the state capital using tricycle popularly known as ‘Keke Napep’.

According to the public Relations Officer, PPRO. of the Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje in a press release issued yesterday (Sunday), based on a credible information received that the 5-man syndicate were attacking and robbing residents trekking to church for usual Sunday service along Bishop street in Jimeta-Yola metropolitan area.

Nguroje stated that the operatives of the Command were mobilized to the scene of the crime where they were confronted and overpowered arresting three(3) while the remaining two (2) escaped.

“In the early hours of 29th December 2024, operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command upon credible information received responded immediately where a five (5) number of Shila boys were attacking and robbing individuals heading to church for early morning prayers and other businesses along Bishop Street, Yola North local government.

“Upon reaching the scene, the suspects aggressively attacked the police officers with the machetes and knives in an attempt to resist arrest.But in a bid to neutralize the attack, minimum force was used, three (3) suspects were arrested, while two (2) others escaped.

“Recovered items includes ; machetes, knives, ATM cards, phones, and a tricycle which will be treated as exhibit. The injured suspects are now receiving treatment at a hospital and are aiding investigation”.The release highlighted.

Nguroje stated that more details will be shared as investigations progress urging the public to report any suspicious activity to the security agencies for prompt action.