The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa, CP Dankombo Morris, has lamented the dilapidated state of police barracks, inadequate operational vehicles and shortage of manpower in the state command.
Morris made the complaints on Monday in Yola during a familiarisation visit by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 3, Akinwale Adeniran.
He also said the command lacked an effective communication system, stressing that additional manpower and retraining of officers were urgently needed to strengthen the fight against insecurity.
“Additional manpower is required to tackle insecurity,” the CP said.
Morris, however, noted that despite the challenges, the command had recorded notable achievements since he assumed duty in February 2024.
According to him, the command arrested several high-profile kidnappers, armed robbers and members of the “Shilla Boys,” recovering 11 AK-47 rifles, five locally made pistols, 24 locally fabricated guns and 65 rounds of 6.72mm live ammunition.
He said the command also rescued four kidnapped victims, 13 trafficked children, and most recently five children allegedly abducted from Borno but found wandering around the Mubi axis.
Responding, AIG Adeniran urged residents of the state to see security as a collective responsibility.
“Adamawa State is a home of peace and hospitality. To consolidate this reputation, we need to embrace the idea that security requires a collective approach,” he said.
He also called for vigilance against the “Shilla Boys,” a gang of mostly young men in their teens and 20s known for daylight robbery and attacks with knives.
“Shilla Boys have largely been decimated but we want them completely out of our midst. Residents must always provide timely information that could help the police in tracking suspects,” he added.
