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The Adamawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged shooting of a businessman, Suleiman Abubakar, by military personnel in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on the night of August 2, 2026, and the victim was initially taken to a medical facility in Mubi before being referred to a higher medical facility in Yola for further treatment.

And, in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 3, 2026, the Adamawa State Police Command's spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed that the command has established contact with the relevant military authorities to ensure the necessary cooperation during the investigation. The command assured members of the public that the investigation will be conducted professionally and transparently.

But, the incident comes amid growing concerns over alleged cases of excessive use of force by security personnel in parts of the country. In 2024, an Army personnel allegedly shot dead a young man in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State, following an argument reportedly involving the soldier's girlfriend.

The victim, Suleiman Abubakar, is the younger brother of Mr. Muslim Abubakar, who reported the incident to the police on August 3, 2026. The police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the Divisional Police Officer, Mubi North Division, visited the scene and ensured that the victim received prompt medical attention.

And, the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, 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 urged anyone with useful information that may assist the investigation to come forward to the nearest police station or contact the Police Public Relations Office.

You know that a businessman, Suleiman Abubakar, was allegedly shot by military personnel in Adamawa State. But why?

In 2024, an Army personnel allegedly shot dead a young man in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State, following an argument reportedly involving the soldier's girlfriend. The incident sparked public outrage and renewed calls for accountability by security agencies.

The Adamawa State Police Command has a history of investigating cases of human rights abuses and excessive use of force by security personnel in the state. In 2023, the command investigated a case of alleged torture by a police officer in Mubi Local Government Area.

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  • August 2, 2026: the alleged shooting of Suleiman Abubakar by military personnel in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
  • August 3, 2026: the police report of the incident by Mr. Muslim Abubakar, who is the victim's brother.
  • Suleiman Nguroje, the Adamawa State Police Command's spokesperson.
  • CP Kabiru Hassan, the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command.
  • The incident has sparked concerns over the use of force by security agencies in Adamawa State.

And, the incident has a direct connection to Nigeria because it involves the use of force by military personnel in Adamawa State, a part of the country that has been plagued by security challenges in recent years.

In conclusion, the Adamawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged shooting of Suleiman Abubakar by military personnel in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. The incident comes amid growing concerns over alleged cases of excessive use of force by security personnel in parts of the country.