The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 29-year-old man, Isiaka Hassan, over the killing of a 5-year-old boy, Abba Bashiru, in Tingno, Lamurde Local Government Area.
According to police reports, on 30th August 2025, the mother of the victim, Hadiza Bashiru, reported that her son was missing and was last seen in the company of the suspect. Acting swiftly on the complaint, operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tingno arrested Hassan, who later confessed during interrogation that he conspired with another suspect, still at large, to kill the boy and bury him in a shallow grave.
The remains of the child were exhumed and taken to the hospital for autopsy.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris Psc(+), has directed the State CID to take over the investigation and intensify efforts to apprehend the fleeing accomplice.
The Command has reassured the public of its commitment to ensuring justice is served and urged continued cooperation in the fight against violent crime across Adamawa State.
SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, ANIPR
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Adamawa State Command
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