Police Arrest Four Over Robbery of Corps Members at Adamawa NYSC Lodge

YOLA —By Ojoma Yusuf,Yola

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the robbery of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members at their lodge located within the Specialist Hospital in Jimeta, recovering four stolen mobile phones during the operation.

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, the suspects are being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy, possession of dangerous weapons, criminal trespass and robbery.

The command said the incident occurred on June 27, 2026, when the suspects, allegedly armed with dangerous weapons, forcefully entered the NYSC lodge within the Specialist Hospital, Jimeta, and robbed about 36 corps members of their valuables, including mobile phones.

In a statement issued on July 2, 2026, Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, said operatives attached to the Karewa Area Command commenced an investigationimmediately after receiving the report.

The investigation led to the arrest of the four suspects and the recovery of four mobile phones believed to have been stolen during the robbery.

The police added that efforts were ongoing to recover additional stolen items and apprehend other members of the robbery gang who remain at large. The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Umar Hassan, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, particularly those of NYSC members serving in the state.

He also urged residents to promptly report suspicious persons and activities to the nearest police station to support ongoing efforts to combat crime.