The Adamawa State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged shooting of a businessman by military personnel in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state.
Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the incident was reported to the command on August 3 by a resident of Yelwa Ward, Mubi North, identified as Muslim Abubakar.
According to Nguroje, the complainant alleged that his younger brother, Suleiman Abubakar, sustained a gunshot wound during an encounter with military personnel on the night of August 2.
“Following the report, police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer of Mubi North Division immediately visited the scene and ensured that the victim received prompt medical attention,” the statement said.
The police explained that the injured businessman was first taken to a medical facility in Mubi before being referred to a higher medical facility in Yola for further treatment.
Nguroje said the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Kabiru Hassan, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to carry out a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
“The Commissioner of Police has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and unbiased investigation into the incident,” he stated.
He added that the command has already established contact with the appropriate military authorities to facilitate cooperation throughout the investigation.
“The Adamawa State Police Command appeals for calm and assures members of the public that the investigation will be handled professionally and transparently.
Anyone with useful information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to report to the nearest police station or contact the Police Public Relations Office,” Nguroje said.
The incident comes amid renewed concerns over allegations of excessive use of force by security personnel in parts of the country.
A similar incident was reported in Adamawa State in 2024, when a soldier allegedly shot and killed a young man in Ganye Local Government Area following a dispute that reportedly involved the soldier’s girlfriend, sparking public outrage and calls for accountability.
