The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 19-year-old casual worker in connection with the alleged killing of a fellow staff member within the Gombe Government House premises.
The incident occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2025, and involved two casual staff members working at the Government House, the police said in a statement issued on Saturday.
According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the command received a distress call at about 3:50 p.m. reporting that a male adult, identified as Mallam Umar, also known as “Baba Usama,” had been found unresponsive.
“Upon receipt of the report, operatives were immediately dispatched to the scene.
“The victim, who was a borehole operator attached to the Government House, was rushed to the Specialist Hospital, Gombe, where he was certified dead by a medical doctor,” Abdullahi said.
The police spokesperson explained that preliminary findings indicated the death was suspicious, prompting the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, to visit the scene and order a comprehensive investigation.
Abdullahi disclosed that further investigation, including a review of CCTV footage within the Government House, revealed that another casual staff member had assaulted the deceased shortly before his death.
“Our investigation identified one Shuaibu Adamu, aged 19, also known as ‘Yaya Mama,’ a casual watchman attached to a construction company working within the Government House, as the prime suspect,” he said.
The suspect was said to have fled immediately after the incident but was later tracked and arrested in a coordinated operation.
“At about 11:00 p.m. on the same day, the suspect was arrested at his hideout in Bagadaza Quarters, Gombe. During preliminary interrogation, he confessed to the crime,” Abdullahi stated.
The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy, while the suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue.
“The Gombe State Police Command remains committed to ensuring justice is served and that all persons working within and around government facilities are adequately protected.
“The suspect will be diligently prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the police spokesman said.
The police added that further updates would be communicated as the investigation progresses
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