In the early hours of Monday, February 12, 2024, the residence of Mohammed Sadiq, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Development in Adamawa State, was allegedly attacked by hoodlums.
Reports allege that the assailants stole the commissioner’s official vehicle, a Toyota Hilux, and other valuables. Also, the commissioner was allegedly brutalized and promptly taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
The news gained widespread attention following a Press release from Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.
In the statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, the governor stated, “There’s credible intelligence about some youths who are gearing up to break into government and private warehouses in the state.”
Less than 24 hours after the governor’s statement, the Adamawa State Police announced the arrest of four individuals linked to the commissioner’s assault.
The suspects were identified as Salihu Buhari (38 years old) and Abdullahi Abubakar (35 years old), both from Garoua in Cameroon Republic; Isa Adamu (55 years old) from Tudun Wada, Sokoto State; and Mustapha Muhammed (47 years old) from Lelewalji, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed that the arrests were made through a collaborative effort involving Police operatives from Girei Divisional Headquarters.
He also mentioned that the recovered items from the suspects included foreign currency, phones, three live ammunition, a Beretta pistol, two anti-trackers, and the stolen Toyota Hilux.
