Police arrest suspect over death of POS Operator in Adamawa

This was revealed in a statement by Adamawa Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje on, Monday, March 24….

The Adamawa Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the brutal killing of a 35-year-old Point of Sale (POS) operator, Abbas Yuguda, in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area (LGA) Adamawa State.

The incident occurred when Yuguda was ambushed on his way home by a group of armed individuals who inflicted severe head injuries, leaving him unconscious in a pool of blood.

Operatives of the Mayo-Belwa Divisional Headquarters responded to the scene and rushed the victim to Cottage Hospital, Mayo-Belwa, where he succumbed to his injuries.

A group of angry mob had however apprehended and beaten up one of the suspects identified as Umar Snu, who is hospitalised and helping with further investigations.

This was revealed in a statement by Adamawa Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje on, Monday, March 24.

The statement reads: “The Adamawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the gruesome killing of a POS operator, Abbas Yuguda, 35 years old, who was attacked in Mayo-Belwa LGA.

“The incident occurred on 22nd March, 2025, when the victim was on his way home after closing from his business premises. Some groups of people armed themselves with offensive weapons, attacked and inflicted severe injuries on his head and left him lying in a pool of blood.

“The command’s operatives attached to Divisional police headquarters, Mayo Belwa arrived at the scene and immediately rushed the victim to Cottage Hospital, Mayo-Belwa, in a bid to save his life but sadly he was confirmed dead while on admission receiving treatment.

“On the strength of that, one of the suspects identified as Umar SNU, was trailed by some angry youths, he was subdued to mob action before being rescued by the police. He was equally rushed to Hospital for medical attention now aiding investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, PSC(+), have strongly condemned this act of violence and has directed a thorough and discreet investigation to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. He also warns members of the public to desist from taking laws into their hands, and urged them to allow the law to always take its course.

“The Command urges residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.”