Yola – The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Anas Dauda, from the Jalingo B area of Lamorde Ward, Mubi South Local Government Area, after a video in which he displayed an AK-47 rifle and made threatening remarks went viral on social media.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspect was shown in the footage brandishing the rifle, which appeared loaded with three magazines. He was also alleged to have made disturbing comments, including claims that he could sell or lease the weapon.
The video sparked widespread concern and panic among residents, prompting the state Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, to order the immediate arrest of the suspect.
“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police directed the Divisional Police Officer of Mubi South Division to trace and arrest the suspect. Police operatives swiftly acted on the directive and apprehended Dauda at a remote location in Mubi town,” the statement read.
Dauda is currently in police custody, while investigations continue to recover the firearm and uncover its source.
CP Morris has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Yola to take over the case for discreet investigation and prosecution.
The police commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in Adamawa, warning residents against actions capable of undermining public safety or contravening the law.
Police Arrest Four Officers for Misconduct in Fufore
In a related development, the Adamawa State Police Command has arrested and detained four police officers for alleged misconduct and use of excessive force during an arrest in Fufore Local Government Area.
A statement from the command confirmed that the incident occurred on October 14, 2025, at Sabon Gari Quarters, Fufore, and was captured in a trending social media video.
The officers were seen allegedly using excessive force and discharging firearms while effecting the arrest of a suspect.
CP Morris condemned the unprofessional conduct and assured members of the public that appropriate disciplinary measures would be taken.
“The command will not condone any act of indiscipline or abuse of power. The law will take its full course,” he stated.
He also directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the IGP’s X-Squad to carry out a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident.
The commissioner appealed for calm, reassuring the public of the command’s commitment to accountability and professional policing.
