Two Suspects Arrested for Beheading 10-Year-Old in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has achieved another major breakthrough in its fight against violent crimes, as officers from the Jada Divisional Police Headquarters have arrested two suspects for the brutal murder of a 10-year-old boy in Jada Local Government Area.

In a statement released on Sunday, Police Public Relations Officer CSP Suleiman Nguroje confirmed the arrest of 27-year-old Ibrahim Abdul Malik and 18-year-old Aliyu Abdul Malik, both residents of Anguwan Sarkin Yamma, Jada, in connection with the crime.

Authorities have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway to uncover the motive behind the gruesome act and ensure justice is served.

“The duo were alleged to have killed and beheaded a 10-year-old Almajiri, identified as Abdalla Lawali, of Anguwar Dubai, Jada.

“The victim was reported missing on March 7, 2025. Since then, a search has been ongoing to trace the missing child.” He added, “Upon receiving information on the suspects’ involvement. The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, deployed security to the scene, where the decomposed body of the deceased was recovered in a sack bag.

“The search warrant was further executed at the suspects’ residence where the head was buried in a shallow grave within the house premises.”

According to the statement, the suspects admitted to committing the crime during the investigation. They expressed remorse for their actions and attributed their behavior to the influence of the devil.

The Commissioner of Police condemned the barbaric act and ordered the case to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation and proper prosecution.

He reassured the public that justice would be served and urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant, reporting any suspicious activities in their neighborhoods to the police.