The Adamawa State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on Shilla gangsterism, arresting 57 suspected gang members during coordinated raids across Jimeta, Girei and Yola Town.
The operation identified criminal hideouts and black spots as part of ongoing efforts to curb gang violence, drug abuse, public nuisance and other criminal activities in the state.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the operation was carried out by divisional police officers under the supervision of their respective area commanders.
Police said the suspects were arrested for offences ranging from alleged involvement in Shilla-related activities to public nuisance, possession of dangerous weapons and prohibited substances.
During the raids, police officers recovered several dangerous weapons, suspected illicit drugs and other exhibits believed to have been used in criminal activities.
The recovered items have been documented and will be presented as evidence during prosecution.
The command disclosed that all 57 suspects have been charged to court, while further profiling and investigations are ongoing to determine whether they are linked to other criminal offences within and outside the affected communities.
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The state Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Hassan commended the officers involved in the operation for their professionalism and dedication, reaffirming the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal gangs and ensuring lasting peace across Adamawa State.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support crime prevention and the arrest of criminal suspects.
The latest operation forms part of the command’s sustained campaign against Shilla gangs, which have been associated with violent crimes, drug abuse and disturbances in parts of the state.
