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By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command recorded a significant breakthrough in its efforts to maintain a secure society. On July 31, 2025, a 2-year-old toddler, Abdulkareem Mohammed,was kidnapped in Potiskum,and his father, Mohammed Ishayaku, received a ransom demand of N2 million. In a statement on Thursday,SP Dungus Abdulkarim, Police Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force,Yobe State Command,said swift police action led to the rescue of the child and the arrest of one suspect, Abdullahi Aliyu, aged 24,from Kakuri, Kaduna State. The statement added that,the suspect was traced and apprehended in Kaduna State after investigation revealed his involvement in similar incidents in other states. The Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado lauded the personnel's efforts and reaffirmed the Command's commitment to combating crime in the state. He urged parents to be vigilant over their children,emphasizing the importance of prompt reporting of...

By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu  The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Usman Ahmed, for physically assaulting a female health worker at the Specialist Hospital in Damaturu. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the incident occurred after a disagreement over the provision of medical attention, during which the suspect reportedly attacked the female health worker with a stick. Responding swiftly to a distress call from hospital security, officers from the ‘C’ Division of the Police Command mobilised to the scene and apprehended the suspect. He is currently facing prosecution in court. Condemning the assault,the Yobe State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, described the act as unacceptable and warned the public against resorting to violence. He stressed that anyone found guilty of such offences would face severe penalties. The Command urged members of the public to use proper channels to express grievances, such a...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State Tuesday chaired an expanded meeting of the State Security Council at the Government House Council Chambers in Damaturu. The meeting brought together heads of all security formations operating within the state. Briefing journalists afterward, Brig. Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (rtd.), the Governor's Special Adviser on Security Matters, outlined the key outcomes. He stated the council reviewed the current security situation, discussing numerous emergent and prevalent security challenges. "Security agencies provided detailed briefings. Based on this review, new strategies have been designed and will be implemented immediately to ensure sustained security, stability, and tranquility across Yobe State," said Abdulsalam. He explained that Governor Buni approved several critical decisions arising from the meeting such as expansion of Operation Haba Maza and approved of significant boost in logistical support f...