Police arrests seven ‘Shila Boys’ for alleged armed robbery

Police operatives in Adamawa State have arrested seven teenage members of a notorious youth gang known as the “Shila Boys” for alleged armed robbery in the state.

The spokesman for the state police command, Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspects were arrested while robbing residents of the Federal Housing Estate in Bajabure, Girei Local Government Area of the state on June 9.

He added that the arrest followed multiple distress calls from concerned residents during the group’s suspected operation.

“The suspects attacked members of the public, dispossessing them of their valuables,” Nguroje stated.

“They had armed themselves with offensive weapons and caused fear among residents.”

Those arrested have been identified as Ja’afar Umar (16), Bulama Abba (15), Dalha Mohammed (16), Saidu Abba (18), Safiyanu Yunusa (15), Mohammed Abubakar (15), and Abba Ibrahim (15), all hailing from the Jambutu area of Yola North Local Government Area.

The spokesman added that the police recovered N12,350 in cash, a dagger, and two GSM phones from the suspects, all of which are being treated as exhibits in the ongoing investigation.

“The operatives, led by DPO Viniklang and his team, swiftly responded to the scene of the crime and arrested the suspects,” he stated.