Customs Seizes 199,495 litres Of Smuggled Petrol In Adamawa, Taraba
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a large quantity of smuggled petrol in Adamawa and Taraba states. A total of 199,495 litres of fuel, hidden in various containers and vehicles, were seized by the NCS’s anti-smuggling unit, Operation Whirlwind. This fuel was on its way to neighbouring countries when it was caught. This seizure […]
2 robbery suspects nabbed with tricycle, knife in Adamawa
Two young men were arrested in Adamawa State on Sunday, January 19, for being involved in a robbery. The suspects, Hamza Ibrahim (19) and Abdulkarim Suleiman (20), were caught with a tricycle, a sharp knife, and stolen mobile phones. The police believe the suspects are part of a group called the “Shila Boys,” who have […]
Abductrd EYN pastors regain freedom in Adamawa
Two pastors from the Brethren Church in Nigeria (Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa A Nigeria, EYN), Rev. James Kwayang and his Secretary, Rev. Ishaku Chiwar, have been safely released after being abducted last week. Dr. Daniel Mbaya, the President of EYN, confirmed their freedom and expressed deep gratitude for the prayers and support of the church members and […]
Two Arrested for Killing Police Officer in Adamawa State
In Adamawa State, two men have been arrested for the killing of Police Inspector Ibrahim Maizabuwa. The officer was murdered by attackers in Swa, located in the Lafiya Lamurde Local Government Area. After being questioned, the suspects admitted to the crime and led the police to a shallow grave where Maizabuwa’s body was buried. His […]
Peacemaker Killed While Trying to Stop a Fight in Adamawa
A tragic incident occurred in the Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State when a peacemaker, Markus Dali, was killed while trying to stop a fight. Dali, who was attempting to resolve a dispute between two men, Barka Yama and Alex Z. Tari, intervened when things escalated. Reports indicate that during the confrontation, Barka struck […]
Tragic Land Dispute Results in Death of 9-Year-Old and Severe Injuries to Four Others
In a tragic incident in Adamawa State, a 9-year-old child has died and four others have been severely burned after their home was set on fire. The children are the offspring of Daniel Cha’ama from Mubi Local Government Area. The fire was allegedly set by Nicodemus Ajaku, who has been in a land dispute with […]
In Adamawa : 22-Year-Old Arrested for Abducting and Killing 8-Year-Old Cousin
In Adamawa State, a 22-year-old man named Muhammed Mustapha has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and murdering his 8-year-old cousin, Muhammed Auwal (Khalifa). The incident took place on July 25, 2024, in Madina, Mubi North Local Government Area. Mustapha reportedly kidnapped the boy and demanded a ransom of 2.8 million Naira from his parents. Unfortunately, […]
Petrol Price Hits N2,000 per Liter in Adamawa Due to IPMAN Strike
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the Adamawa/Taraba region is continuing its strike, leading to petrol prices reaching N2,000 per liter. Dahiru Buba, the IPMAN Chairman, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Yola that the strike is due to continuous harassment and unlawful seizures of petrol tankers by the Nigeria Customs […]
NDLEA Seizes 4,732kg of Hard Drugs in Adamawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Adamawa State has confiscated 4,732.128 kilograms of illegal drugs over the past year. The seized drugs include Cannabis sativa (Indian hemp), Methamphetamine (known as Ice), Cocaine, Tramadol, Exol-5, Diazepam tablets, Codeine-based syrup, Rohypnol tablets, and Pentazocine injections. The seizures occurred across the state over the past year. […]
Police Arrest Two Drug Dealers in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has captured two drug dealers in the Yola South Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, revealed in a statement on Thursday night, June 6, 2024, that the suspects, Bilyaminu Yarima, 25, from Toungo Ward, Yola South, and Halilu Saidu, 38, from Anguwan Bako, […]