Wednesday, June 10, 2026 -The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Musa Adamu, for allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a hammer, attempting to strangle her, and robbing her of N100,000. 

The spokesperson for the command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had requested money from the victim, who is a businesswoman, but she declined.

According to the PPRO, the incident occurred in the early hours of June 9, when the suspect allegedly gained unlawful access to the victim's residence at Riyal Quarters by scaling the fence and forcefully breaking into her room.

“The Gombe State Police Command has arrested the above-mentioned suspect in connection with a case of attempted culpable homicide, armed robbery, and causing grievous hurt,” the statement read.

"On 09/06/2026 at about 0800hrs, a lady (name withheld) of Riyal Quarters reported a complaint at Pantami Divisional Headquarters, Gombe, alleging that at about 0200hrs on the same date, her boyfriend, Musa Adamu, unlawfully gained access to her residence by scaling the fence and forcefully breaking into her room. 

"The suspect allegedly attacked her with an iron hammer and attempted to strangle her using a USB cable before robbing her of the sum of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00). 

"Upon raising an alarm, the suspect fled the scene. As a result of the attack, the victim sustained serious injuries.

"Upon receipt of the complaint, police operatives promptly visited the scene, while the victim was evacuated to a hospital for medical attention, where she was treated and later discharged.

"Following a swift investigation, the suspect was traced and arrested at about 0945hrs on the same date.

"The following exhibits were recovered: 1. One iron hammer with suspected blood stains.2. One USB cable.

"Preliminary investigation further revealed that, prior to the incident, the suspect, being the victim’s boyfriend, had requested money from her on the same day, knowing that she is a businesswoman, but she declined.

"The suspect is in police custody while investigation is ongoing. He will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, mnips, fwc, psc(+), reiterates the Command's commitment to the protection of lives and property and urges members of the public to promptly report suspicious persons and criminal activities to the nearest police station."