The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of a Point of Sale (POS) operator, Abbas Yuguda, who was attacked in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, said the incident happened on March 22, 2025, when the 35-year-old victim was heading home after closing his business for the day.
“A group of assailants armed with dangerous weapons ambushed him, inflicting severe head injuries and leaving him in a pool of blood,” Nguroje said in a statement.
“Operatives from the Mayo-Belwa Divisional Police Headquarters arrived at the scene and rushed Yuguda to the Cottage Hospital in Mayo-Belwa. Despite their efforts, he was confirmed dead while receiving treatment.
“Following the attack, some angry youths trailed one of the suspects, identified as Umar SNU, and subjected him to mob action before the police intervened…
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