The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Sadiq, 40, as the prime suspect in the murder of his elder brother, businessman Alhaji Sadiq Kawu Boga.
The command identified the suspect as a resident of Boga village in Gombi local government area and said officers tracked him down following an intelligence report from officers attached to the Gombi Divisional Police Headquarters.
Police said on Wednesday that Alhaji Sadiq Kawu Boga was murdered on January 20, 2026 and that during interrogation Abubakar Sadiq confessed his involvement in the murder, along with five other accomplices.
A press release issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspect allegedly directed security officers to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle believed to have been used in the attack.
Nguroje said the main suspect then led investigators to two alleged accomplices, Jalo Hamiyu, 35, and Umar Baba, 41, both from Fotta Village in Gombi LGA.
“A joint security team comprising police officers, hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force reportedly moved to arrest the couple on the same day,” Nguroje revealed.
He added that the suspects opened fire on the officers in an attempt to evade arrest, resulting in a shootout in which the two men were neutralized.
“Efforts are underway to arrest other members of the alleged criminal network who are currently at large,” Nguroje said.