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Police Probe Alleged Military Shooting of Adamawa Businessman
The Adamawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged shooting of a businessman by military personnel in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state
The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the incident was reported to the police on August 3, 2026, by Muslim Abubakar, a resident of Yelwa Ward in Mubi North.
Abubakar alleged that his younger brother, Suleiman Abubakar, sustained a gunshot injury during an encounter with military personnel on the night of August 2.
The police said operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer of the Mubi North Division immediately visited the scene after receiving the report and ensured that the victim received prompt medical attention.
The injured businessman was initially taken to a medical facility in Mubi before being referred to a higher medical facility in Yola for further treatment.
The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Kabiru Hassan, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The command said it had also established contact with relevant military authorities to facilitate cooperation and support the investigation.
“The Adamawa State Police Command, while appealing for calm, assures members of the public that the investigation will be conducted professionally and transparently,” the statement said.
The police urged anyone with useful information that could assist the investigation to report to the nearest police station or contact the Police Public Relations Office.
The incident comes amid renewed public concerns over allegations of excessive use of force by security personnel in parts of the country.
In 2024, an Army personnel was accused of shooting dead a young man in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State following an argument reportedly involving the soldier’s girlfriend.
The incident triggered public outrage and renewed calls for greater accountability among security agencies.
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