The Gombe State Police Command has arrested nine suspects in connection with various criminal offenses committed across the state, including criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, thuggery, and substance abuse.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Buhari Abdullahi, and made available to journalists in Gombe on Friday.
The statement affirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents by intensifying efforts to combat criminal activities.
For the offenses of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery, the PPRO stated: “On March 19, 2025, at about 10:50 AM, a distress call was received from a Good Samaritan reporting an armed robbery incident at Federal Low-Cost Quarters, Gombe LGA.
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It was reported that three unidentified persons on a motorcycle with registration number GME 809 WZ attacked two residents, robbing them of their valuables.
Upon receiving the report, operatives of Operation Hattara swiftly mobilized to the scene, leading to the arrest of the suspects: Mohammed Ahmad, 25, of Jauro Jatau; Abdullahi Adamu, 19, of Jeka Da Fari; and Yau Adamu, 25, also of Jeka Da Fari Quarters.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects conspired to rob their victims using a sharp knife. They stole a Redmi Android phone valued at N150,000, a Tecno Android phone valued at N100,000, three ATM cards (Access Bank, Ecobank, and GTBank), and N3,000 in cash.
During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime, and all the stolen items were successfully recovered.
Additionally, regarding another armed robbery incident, on March 20, 2025, at about 8:30 AM, a 32-year-old woman from Arawa ‘B’ area, Gombe LGA, reported to the Hattara Base that she had been attacked on March 18, 2025, at about 11:30 AM.
According to her report, an unidentified assailant armed with a sharp knife threatened to kill her and forcefully robbed her of an Honor Android phone valued at N50,000.
Following an intelligence-led investigation, operatives arrested the suspect, Naziru Salisu, 20, of Gurama Quarters, Gombe.
Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and revealed that he is a member of the notorious Kalare gang, known for terrorizing residents in the area. Shockingly, he admitted that he spared the victim’s life only because she was carrying a baby.
The knife used in the crime has been recovered as evidence, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen phone.
Additionally, on March 20, 2025, at about 2:00 AM, a police patrol team intercepted and arrested one Abdulkadir Adamu, 25, of Abacha Quarters, Gombe State. He was found in possession of one cutlass, two Camon Tecno smartphones, one power bank, and one keypad smartphone.
Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to using the cutlass to rob multiple victims, including Umar Usman Shu’aibu of the same address, from whom he stole a keypad phone at about 11:00 PM, and Mohammed Sani Mu’azu and Abdulkadir Adamu, from whom he stole two Camon Tecno smartphones and a power bank at about 11:49 PM. The case is currently under investigation.
For criminal intimidation and robbery, on March 18, 2025, at about 9:00 AM, the Tactical Team of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested one Dahiru Bello, 20, a resident of Pantami Area, Gombe, at Mile Three.
Investigations revealed that on March 13, 2025, at about 2:00 PM, the suspect, along with his accomplice Khalifah (who is currently at large), went to Sabon Layi in Pantami, disguised as phone buyers, and used a knife to intimidate one Mustapha Garba, coercing him into handing over his Tecno keypad phone to Khalifah.
Additionally, Dahiru Bello stole N9,000 in cash from the victim’s pocket. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend Khalifah and recover the stolen phone while investigations continue.
The Command also arrested two suspects in possession of 76 sachets of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
The PPRO stated that on March 20, 2025, at about 9:00 PM, a patrol team of the Anti-Violence Squad arrested two male suspects at Tumfure Quarters, Gombe.
The suspects, identified as Ikechukwu Chinedu, 22, and Abdulwahab Mohammed, 18, both of Tumfure Quarters, Gombe, were found in possession of 76 sachets of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest followed a routine patrol aimed at ensuring public safety and combating criminal activities within the state.
The suspects are currently in police custody and undergoing investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, they will be charged in court accordingly.
The Gombe State Police Command reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to combating crime, eradicating illicit drugs and substance abuse, and ensuring the safety of all residents.
The Command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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