A combined security team consisting of Adamawa State Police Command operatives, 144 Battalion troops, and Civilian Joint Task Force members successfully thwarted a terrorist attack on Garaha Village in Hong Local Government Area.
The police command stated on Wednesday night that the joint team gained the upper hand against the attackers after responding quickly and forcing them to retreat to the Sambisa Forest.
The police stated the effective operation prevented a new attack on Hong’s communities, which had been repeatedly targeted, and that one offensive weapon was retrieved from the fleeing terrorists.
The information was conveyed in a statement signed by SP Suleiman Nguroje, the state police public relations officer.
“The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabiru Umar Hassan, commended the bravery, professionalism, and synergy among the security agencies,” Nguroje added.
Nguroje also discussed a separate instance involving the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of a suspect.
“The stolen vehicle, which was reported missing after it was parked at Sammy Store adjacent to Lamido Aliyu Mustapha International Airport, Yola, was recovered through prompt public information and swift police response,” he stated.
He further stated that the suspect, Omega Gubo, 59, of Rumde Baru Ward, Jimeta, Yola, was arrested in connection with the crime.
“Investigation is ongoing and the suspect will be charged to court in accordance with extant laws,” he assured.