Tragic Incident: Young Girl Loses Life in Police Pursuit

Two Arrested in Adamawa for Beheading Minor in Ritual Case

​The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with the gruesome murder of a 10-year-old boy in Jada Local Government Area. The suspects, Ibrahim Abdul Malik (27) and Aliyu Abdul Malik (18), both residents of Anguwan Sarkin Yamma, Jada, are alleged to have killed and beheaded the victim, identified as Abdalla Lawali, an Almajiri from Anguwar Dubai, Jada.

Incident Details:

  • Disappearance: The victim was reported missing on March 7, 2025.
  • Investigation and Arrest: Acting on credible information, police operatives arrested the two suspects on March 16, 2025.​
  • Discovery: The decomposed body of the deceased was found in a sack at the suspects’ residence. A search revealed that the head had been buried in a shallow grave within the premises.​

Suspects’ Confession:

During interrogation, both suspects confessed to the crime, expressing regret and attributing their actions to the influence of the devil.​

Official Response:

The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, condemned the act and directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation and prosecution. He also urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.​

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