Police arrest brother for m8rder of PDP chieftain in Adamawa, neutralise two accomplices

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a man in connection with the m8rder of his elder brother, Alhaji Sadiq Kawu Boga, in Gombi Local Government Area of the state.

The deceased was a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Supervisory councillor for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Gombi LGA. 

He was k!lled on January 20, 2026. 

The spokesperson of the command, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 said the suspect, Abubakar Sadiq, was arrested following credible intelligence and the suspect confessing to committing the crime along with five other suspects. 

The PPRO said the suspect led police to recover one AK-47 rifle, a locally made single barrel rifle, one Dane Gun and 24 rounds of live ammunition. 

The suspect also mentioned two of his accomplices, identified as Jalo Hamiyu, 35, and Umar Baba, 41, both residents of Fotta Village in Gombi LGA. 

According to the police, a joint team of operatives, hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force later moved to the suspects’ hideouts. 

The two suspects, upon sighting security operatives, opened fire on them.  

This led to a gun duel which resulted in the neutralisation of the suspects.

“The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another major operational breakthrough in its sustained fight against violent crimes, particularly culpable homicide, Armed Robbery, Kidnapping and illegal possession of firearms,” the statement read.

“Following credible intelligence, the  Command’s operatives attached to Gombi Divisional police headquarters in collaboration with professional hunters, swung into action and luckily arrested one Abubakar Sadiq, 40 years, male of Boga Village, Gombi LGA, in connection to the k!lling of his elder brother Alh. Sadiq Kawu Boga on 20/1/2026.  

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed  committing the crime, along with five others.

“Interestingly, he led the police to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle used in committing the crime and twenty-four  rounds of live ammunition. 

“The suspect further mentioned two (2) of his accomplices, namely: Jalo Hamiyu, 35 years, and Umar Baba, 41 years, both males and residents of Fotta Village, Gombi LGA.

“Consequently, on the same date, a joint team of Police operatives, Hunters, and Civilian JTF proceeded to their hideouts to effect their  arrest. 

“Fortunately, the duo, upon sighting police operatives, opened fire to scare the operatives and escape arrest. This led to a gun duel which resulted in the neutralisation of the two suspects.

“Additional exhibits recovered at the scene include: One (1) locally made single-barrel rifle, and one (1) Dane gun.

“Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the crime network.

“The Commissioner of Police, *CP Dankombo Morris, PSC (+),* commends the gallantry and professionalism of the DPO and his men,  reassures the public of the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property across the State.

“Members of the public are encouraged to continue supporting the Police with timely information to aid security operations across the state.

“The suspect(s) will be charged to court upon the completion of investigation.”