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Adamawa Police Command Apprehends 58 Suspected Criminals, Including Notorious ‘Shila Boys’

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Adamawa Police Command Apprehends 58 Suspected Criminals, Including Notorious ‘Shila Boys’....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Adamawa State Police Command has successfully apprehended 58 suspected criminals following a series of raids conducted in various locations across the state…….READ ALSO

Addressing the press in Yola on Tuesday, the State Police Commissioner, Dankombo Morris, disclosed that among the suspects were 40 young men believed to be affiliated with the infamous group known as ‘Shila boys’.

Morris stated, “Eleven individuals were apprehended on charges related to kidnapping, while seven others were detained for involvement in armed robbery activities.”

He further mentioned that thorough investigations have commenced into the cases, emphasizing the commitment to prosecute those found guilty in a court of law.

During the operation, law enforcement officers recovered significant items from the suspects, including a Toyota Prado vehicle with registration number ABJ344HX, and an 18-seater bus with registration number RSH79FA. Additionally, two AK-47 rifles along with 25 rounds of live ammunition, N10,690.00 in cash, a leather pouch containing charms and rings, one power bank, and two GSM handsets were seized.

The police commissioner urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by providing relevant information to aid ongoing efforts in maintaining peace and security in the state.

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THE ULTIMATE PUNISHMENT: Secret Police Reject Soft Sentence, Call For Execution Of Notorious Oyo Kidnappers!.

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  • Appeal Intent: The Department of State Services (DSS) announced plans to appeal the life sentences given to three men involved in the Oriire, Oyo State school abduction, as the agency feels the punishment does not fit the severity of the crimes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Call for Capital Punishment: The secret police argued that the beheading of two teachers by the associated terrorist group warrants the death penalty rather than life imprisonment.

    • Convict Identities and Guilty Pleas: Justice Salim Ibrahim of the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu Sani to life imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to terrorism charges under the 2022 Act, including membership in the Darul Salam/Ansaru network and concealing information.

    • Specific Charges for Umar: Abdulrazak Umar also pleaded guilty to counts involving receiving training, passing instructions, and religious incitement, receiving additional life sentences for counts seven, nine, and ten.

    • Broader Context: The DSS’s announcement follows a separate ruling where two senior Ansaru commanders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman and Mahmud al-Nigeri, were also sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

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JUSTICE SERVED HOT: Court Hammers Oriire School Kidnappers With Life Imprisonment!.

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Three individuals involved in the abduction of students and teachers within Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area have been handed life sentences by a Federal High Court in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Presided over by Justice Salem Ibrahim, the court convicted the defendants following their guilty pleas to charges brought by the Federal Government, which included withholding information regarding the masterminds behind the attack. Additionally, the accused admitted to being members of Darul Salam, an organization linked to the banned terrorist group Ansaru.

During the proceedings, two of the defendants—Abdulrazak Umar and Shamsudin Adamu—further confessed to utilizing a WhatsApp group named “The Oneness of Allah is the Foundation of Peace” to train and incite members toward acts of terrorism. Furthermore, Abdulrazak Umar pleaded guilty to a separate charge of conducting unauthorized illegal gold mining activities along streams in the Chaza area located within Niger State’s Suleja Local Government Area.

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THE ULTIMATE RECKONING: Three Suspects Face Imminent Arraignment Over Shocking School Abductions!.

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The Department of State Services (DSS) is scheduled to arraign three suspects before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in connection with the Oriire school abductions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Defendants: The suspects are Abdulrazak Umar (aka Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (aka Yunusa Bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (aka Abu Itisar), all originating from Niger State.

  • The Charges: They face a 10-count charge that includes kidnapping, withholding information regarding terrorist links, and utilizing messaging platforms to promote terrorist training.

  • Legal Timeline: The Federal Government initially filed the charges on July 17, 2026, setting the stage for Thursday’s formal commencement of the criminal trial where the charges will be read and pleas entered.

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