Police probe military shooting of Adamawa businessman
August 4, 2026 8:12 am
Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, Kabiru Hassan.
The Adamawa State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged shooting of a businessman by military personnel in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the incident was reported to the police on August 3, 2026, by Mr Muslim Abubakar of Yelwa Ward, Mubi North.
The statement partly read, “He alleged that his younger brother, Suleiman Abubakar, sustained a gunshot injury during an encounter with some military personnel on the night of August 2, 2026.
“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Mubi North Division, immediately visited the scene and ensured that the victim received prompt medical attention.”
The command said the victim was initially taken to a medical facility in Mubi before being referred to a higher medical facility in Yola for further treatment.
The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabiru Hassan, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to the statement, the command has also established contact with the relevant military authorities to ensure the necessary cooperation during the investigation.
“The Adamawa State Police Command, while appealing for calm, assures members of the public that the investigation will be conducted professionally and transparently.
“Anyone with useful information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to come forward to the nearest police station or contact the Police Public Relations Office,” the statement added.
The latest incident comes amid growing concerns over alleged cases of excessive use of force by security personnel in parts of the country.
PUNCH Online reports that in 2024, an Army personnel allegedly shot dead a young man in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State, following an argument reportedly involving the soldier’s girlfriend.
The incident sparked public outrage and renewed calls for accountability by security agencies.
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