The Adamawa state police command has arrested four suspects in connection with the robbery of corps members at the NYSC lodge located within the Specialist Hospital in Jimeta, recovering four stolen mobile phones during the operation.
The suspects, identified as Elkana Ishaya, 17, of Clarck Quarters, Jimeta; Mubarak Abubakar, 22, of Galadima Street, Jimeta; Musa Umar, 30, of Samunaka; and Kabiru Tanko, 20, of Galadima Street, Jimeta, are being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy, possession of dangerous weapons, criminal trespass and robbery.
According to the police command, the incident occurred on June 27, 2026, when the suspects, allegedly armed with dangerous weapons, forcefully entered the corps members’ lodge within the Specialist Hospital, Jimeta, and robbed about 36 corps members of their valuables, including mobile phones.
The command said operatives attached to the Karewa Area Command launched an investigation immediately after receiving the report, leading to the arrest of the four suspects and the recovery of four mobile phones believed to have been stolen during the robbery.
Police said efforts were ongoing to recover additional stolen items and apprehend other members of the robbery gang who remain at large. The suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Kabiru Umar Hassan, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, particularly those of National Youth Service Corps members serving in the state.
He also urged residents to promptly report suspicious persons and activities to the nearest police station to support ongoing efforts to combat crime.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed the development in a statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police on July 2, 2026.