The Adamawa State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged shooting of a businessman by military personnel in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the incident was reported to the police on August 3 by a resident, Muslim Abubakar of Yelwa Ward, Mubi North.
According to the statement, the complainant alleged that his younger brother, Suleiman Abubakar, sustained gunshot wounds during an encounter with military personnel on the night of August 2.
Nguroje said police operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer of Mubi North Division, immediately responded to the report by visiting the scene and ensuring the victim received urgent medical attention.
He explained that the injured businessman was first taken to a medical facility in Mubi before being referred to a specialist hospital in Yola for further treatment.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Kabiru Hassan, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to carry out a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The police said contact had also been established with the appropriate military authorities to facilitate cooperation throughout the investigation.
“The Adamawa State Police Command appeals for calm and assures members of the public that the investigation will be conducted professionally and transparently,” the statement read.
The command urged anyone with useful information that could assist investigators to report to the nearest police station or contact the Police Public Relations Office.
The incident has renewed concerns over allegations of excessive use of force by security personnel in some parts of the country.
A similar incident was reported in Adamawa State in 2024 when a soldier allegedly shot dead a young man in Ganye Local Government Area following a dispute reportedly linked to the soldier’s girlfriend.
The killing triggered widespread public outrage and fresh calls for greater accountability among security agencies.