The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested four suspects for allegedly robbing 36 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members at their lodge in Jimeta, Yola.
The robbery reportedly took place on June 27, 2026, when the suspects, allegedly armed with dangerous weapons, forced their way into the NYSC lodge located within the Specialist Hospital in Jimeta and carted away mobile phones and other valuables belonging to the corps members.
The suspects were identified as Elkana Ishaya, 17, of Clarck Quarters, Jimeta; Mubarak Abubakar, 22, of Galadima Street, Jimeta; Musa Umar, 30, of Samunaka; and Kabiru Tanko, 20, of Galadima Street, Jimeta.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, operatives of the Karewa Area Command commenced investigations immediately after the incident was reported, leading to the arrest of the four suspects and the recovery of four stolen mobile phones.
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Nguroje said the suspects are being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy, possession of dangerous weapons, criminal trespass and robbery. He added that efforts are ongoing to recover more stolen items and apprehend other members of the robbery gang who remain at large.
The Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Umar Hassan, reiterated the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across Adamawa State, especially those of NYSC members serving in the state.
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