Gunmen attack police headquarters in Adamawa

Gunmen reportedly attacked the Adamawa State Police headquarters in the early hours of today, Nov. 22.

The police headquarters is located at the heart of Jimeta community, in Yola North Local Government Area.

Earlier today, residents who live near the police headquarters took to social media to call for help during the attack.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the attack to Daily Trust but said things were under control.

Nguroje said the attack was repelled, but the identities of those behind it was unknown.

One source told the publication that the attackers were military personnel on a revenge mission following the alleged killing of a military officer by the police.

It could not be independently verified if military personnel were involved.

However, the paper quoted the police as saying investigations were ongoing to ascertain the cause of the attack and those behind it.