The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another significant success in its ongoing crackdown on violent crimes, with the arrest of a suspected armed robber in Zangun, Numan Local Government Area.
The suspect, Zephaniah Alfred, aged 29, was apprehended following a complaint by one Ibrahim Maikano, who reported that Alfred had threatened to kill him. Acting swiftly on the report, operatives from the Numan Divisional Police Headquarters, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), moved in and arrested the suspect. Alfred had been on the Command’s wanted list for his alleged involvement in armed robbery incidents along the Numan–Gombe Road and surrounding areas.
A subsequent search of the suspect’s residence led to the recovery of a cache of items believed to be used in criminal activities. These include:
One locally made pistol
Two live AK-47 rounds
One live pistol ammunition
One live cartridge
One pair of military camouflage uniform
Four military camouflage caps
Two camouflage T-shirts
One black torchlight
One toy gun
All recovered items have been taken in as exhibits, while the suspect remains in custody assisting with investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, assured the public of the Command’s continued collaboration with the 23 Armoured Brigade Yola, as efforts are intensified to unravel all facets of the case and bring any accomplices to justice.
He reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to protecting lives and property, and vowed that the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigation.
