The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 25 suspects in connection with a violent attack on the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kwadon Division, CSP Adamu Alhaji-Idi, who was assaulted while performing his official duties in Kwadon town.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, May 20, involved a group of suspected hoodlums locally known as Kalare, notorious for terrorizing communities in parts of Gombe State.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said the DPO sustained serious injuries, including a deep forehead wound, and was immediately rushed to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
“The Gombe State Police Command strongly condemns the recent violent attack on a serving Divisional Police Officer and wishes to inform the general public of the ongoing efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice,”;; DSP Abdullahi stated.
He disclosed that the Command received a distress call around 9:00 a.m. on the day of the attack from the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, prompting an immediate deployment of tactical officers from Operation Hattara, led by CSP Ali Madaki.
“Following coordinated tactical operations, 25 suspects, all residents of Kwadon town, were arrested in connection with the incident. They are currently in police custody undergoing a discreet investigation. Upon conclusion, they will be charged to court,”;; he said.
In a show of resolve, the Gombe State Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Yahaya, alongside the Deputy Commissioner of Police, visited Kwadon to assess the situation. They met with officers on the ground, and reassured the community of the command’s commitment to upholding law and order.
“The era of attacking security personnel with impunity is over,”;; DSP Abdullahi warned, reaffirming the command’s zero-tolerance stance on violence against police officers.
“Anyone found guilty of disrupting public peace or endangering the lives of law enforcement officers will face the full weight of the law.”;;
The police urged residents of Kwadon and the wider Gombe community to remain law-abiding and cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation, promising to ensure that justice prevails and peace is restored.
