The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a man in connection with the murder of his elder brother, Alhaji Sadiq Kawu Boga, in Gombi Local Government Area of the state.
The deceased was a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party and the Supervisory Councillor for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Gombi Local Government Area. He was killed on January 20, 2026.
The spokesperson of the command, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He said the suspect, Abubakar Sadiq, was arrested following credible intelligence and later confessed to committing the crime alongside five other suspects.
Nguroje stated that the suspect led police operatives to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, a locally made single-barrel rifle, one Dane gun and 24 rounds of live ammunition.
The suspect also named two of his accomplices as Jalo Hamiyu, 35, and Umar Baba, 41, both residents of Fotta Village in Gombi Local Government Area.
According to the police, a joint team of operatives, professional hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force subsequently moved to the suspects’ hideouts to effect their arrest.
The two suspects were said to have opened fire on the security operatives upon sighting them, leading to a gun duel that resulted in their neutralisation.
“The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another major operational breakthrough in its sustained fight against violent crimes, particularly culpable homicide, Armed Robbery, Kidnapping and illegal possession of firearms,” the statement read.
“Following credible intelligence, the Command’s operatives attached to Gombi Divisional Police Headquarters in collaboration with professional hunters, swung into action and luckily arrested one Abubakar Sadiq, 40 years, male of Boga Village, Gombi LGA, in connection to the killing of his elder brother Alh. Sadiq Kawu Boga on 20/1/2026.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed committing the crime, along with five others.
“Interestingly, he led the police to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle used in committing the crime and twenty-four rounds of live ammunition.
“The suspect further mentioned two (2) of his accomplices, namely: Jalo Hamiyu, 35 years, and Umar Baba, 41 years, both males and residents of Fotta Village, Gombi LGA.
“Consequently, on the same date, a joint team of Police operatives, Hunters, and Civilian JTF proceeded to their hideouts to effect their arrest.
“Fortunately, the duo, upon sighting police operatives, opened fire to scare the operatives and escape arrest. This led to a gun duel which resulted in the neutralisation of the two suspects.
“Additional exhibits recovered at the scene include: One (1) locally made single-barrel rifle, and one (1) Dane gun.
“Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the crime network.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, PSC (+), commends the gallantry and professionalism of the DPO and his men, reassures the public of the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property across the State.
“Members of the public are encouraged to continue supporting the Police with timely information to aid security operations across the state.
“The suspect(s) will be charged to court upon the completion of investigation.”
