The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects over an alleged robbery attack on a family at Wuro Kuturu, Jimeta, in Yola North Local Government Area.

The incident occurred around midnight on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, when one of the suspects, identified as Aminu Adamu,20, allegedly conspired with two others to rob his mother and siblings.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, September 18, 2026 said the suspects, armed with dangerous weapons, gained entry into the family residence and allegedly stole N200,000 in cash, two mobile phones and a power bank.

Adamu and his accomplices, Adamu Mamman and Nuhu Umar, were arrested by operatives of the Karewa Area Command on Thursday, September 17, following a report made by his mother.

The PPRO said a knife, pliers, scissors, various suspected hard drugs and a quantity of suspected Indian hemp were recovered from the suspects.

“The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with a robbery attack on a family at Wuro Kuturu, Jimeta,” the statement read.

“The incident occurred on Tuesday, 15th September, 2026, at about midnight, when the victim’s son allegedly conspired with two others, armed themselves with dangerous weapons and gained entry into the family residence, where they robbed his mother and siblings of cash sum of N200,000, two phones and a power bank.

“The suspects, identified as: Aminu Adamu, 20 years, Adamu Mamman, 22 years, Nuhu Umar, 22 years, all of Wuro Kuturu, Nassarawo, Yola North LGA, were arrested by operatives attached to Karewa Area Command on Thursday, 17th September, 2026, following a report lodged by the mother.

“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.

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

“The Command reiterates its commitment to protecting lives and property and urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the Police.”

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The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced an investigation into a suspect, Usaini Ibrahim, arrested with counterfeit currency totaling $212,200 ( Two hundred and Twelve Thousand, Two Hundred United States Dollar).

The commision says the suspect was arrested on September 3, 2026, by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, along Maiduguri Road in Kano following the discovery of the counterfeit currency. The NDLEA subsequently handed over the suspect and the fake currency to the EFCC for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The commission says the formal handover took place at the Kano Directorate of the EFCC, where the Acting Zonal Director, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Friday S. Ebelo, received both the suspect and the exhibits. A representative of the NDLEA, Deputy Superintendent of Narcotics, Yahaya Labaran, while handing over the case, expressed appreciation for the continued strategic collaboration between the two agencies in sanitizing Nigeria’s financial system. NigerianTravel Guide

Ebelo, acknowledging the handover, reiterated the EFCC’s commitment to cleansing the financial ecosystem of counterfeit currencies and fraudulent schemes. He specifically warned members of the public to be wary of “money doubling” scams, which often involves using counterfeit notes as tools to defraud unsuspecting victims.

“Such fake currencies coming into the economy do not paint a good picture of us,” he said.

He called on the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to individuals offering to “double” money and other financial crimes through questionable means.

The suspect, Usaini Ibrahim, is currently in the custody of the EFCC and will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

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The Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered N1.045 million suspected to be a part of ransom payment.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

According to the PPRO, the suspects Aliyu Bodo, and Tukur Ali, were arrested during a joint rescue operation around a forest in Tanangi village via Kasanga in Mashegu Local Government Area.

The operation was conducted on 14 August by joint security teams and local vigilantes following a kidnapping incident in the area.

Abiodun said six victims were rescued during the operation, while a search of the area led to the recovery of two empty AK-47 magazines, 10 Android phones belonging to the victims, five keypad phones, a National Identification Number (NIN) slip, a brown bag and N1,045,200.

“On 17th August, 2026 at about 5:30pm, a case of criminal conspiracy and kidnapping was transferred from the DSS office to the Police Command, and it was referred to the Anti-kidnapping Unit, SCID Minna, for further investigation,” the statement read.

“The report of this case indicated that on 14th August, 2026, joint security teams and local vigilante members, acting on credible information conducted a joint rescue operation around Tanangi village forest via Kasanga, Mashegu LGA following a kidnapping incident in the area and the following suspects were arrested; Aliyu Muhammad Bodo 23yrs of Dutsen-gogo via Babana, N/Bussa and Tukur Hassan Ali, 22yrs of Bode-Saadu, Kwara State.

“During the operation, six victims were rescued from the scene, and while conducting a search, the following items were recovered;

– Two (2) empty AK-47 magazines
– Ten (10) android phones, victims phones
– Five (5) keypad phones
– One NIN slip
– One brown bag
– Cash sum of one million and forty-five thousand, two hundred naira, being proceed of crime as their share of ransom collected.

“In the course of interrogation, the suspects confessed to having conspired with other members of their gang namely; Smallie, Tashaka, Dan-Sarki and Turo, all currently at large; to kidnap ten victims along Tegina – Makera road after which they obtained a ransom of fourteen million naira from the victims.

“They also confessed to possessing one Ak-47 rifle and three pump-action rifles currently in the possession of their accomplices, which they always use to perpetrate the nefarious act.

“While in custody, the suspects were identified by some of the rescued victims during an identification parade in SCID, Minna.

“The suspects are undergoing further interrogation to aid in the arrest of their gang members after which they will be charged to court for prosecution.”

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