Police arrest 29-yr-old Man over alleged killing of a minor in Adamawa 

By Yagana Ali Yola 

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Isiaka Hassan, for allegedly killing a 5-year-old boy, Abba Bashiru, in Tingno, Lamurde Local Government Area. 

The police received a report from the boy’s mother, Hadiza Bashiru, on August 30, 2025, stating that her son was missing and was last seen with the suspect

The command’s operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Tingno, swiftly launched an operation and arrested the suspect. During interrogation, Hassan confessed to conspiring with another individual, who is still at large, to kill the boy and bury him in a shallow grave.

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The police exhumed the corpse and took it to the hospital for an autopsy.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris  has directed the State CID to take over the case and ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspect. 

The command reassures members of the public of its commitment to ensuring justice is served and calls for continued cooperation in the fight against violent crime across the state.

The police are working to apprehend the second suspect and bring them to justice. 

The command urges anyone with information that could aid in the investigation to come forward. The case is ongoing, and the police will provide updates as more information becomes available.

The Adamawa State Police Command remains committed to protecting the lives and property of citizens and residents. The command encourages members of the public to report any suspicious activities or information that could help prevent crimes.