27 August 2026 · Yola North
Armed robbery in Adamawa
OpenWatch has recorded 38 reported armed robbery incidents in Adamawa State, 11 of them in the last 12 months. That is 7% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 30 of 37 among the states where armed robbery is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
11
Fatalities · 12 mo
21
Incidents · all-time
38
Fatalities · all-time
67
Latest reported armed robbery in Adamawa
27 June 2026 · Yola South / Girei
Adamawa State Police Command arrested 33 suspected criminals during a joint operation on June 27 targeting criminal flashpoints in Yola South and Girei LGAs. The suspects, allegedly linked to armed robbery, drug offences, and youth criminal gangs known as Shila Boys, are undergoing screening and profiling pending prosecution.
27 June 2026 · Yola North
Four armed robbery suspects were arrested after they broke into the Corpers' Lodge at Specialist Hospital, Jimeta on June 27, 2026, robbing approximately 36 corps members of their valuables including mobile phones. Police recovered four stolen phones and are continuing investigations to arrest remaining gang members.
15 June 2026 · Yola South
Police in Adamawa State arrested eight suspects involved in armed robbery and drug-related activities during a coordinated operation in the Yolde-Pate area of Yola South LGA. The operation aimed to dismantle a criminal network and prevent violent crimes in the region.
14 June 2026 · Yola
Three suspected members of the Shilla Boys gang were arrested in Yola for robbery and planned violence. One suspect attacked a resident and snatched his phone, while two others were found with weapons intended for use at a birthday party.
10 June 2026 · Mubi
Two armed robbery suspects were arrested in Mubi, Adamawa State, following an attack on a male victim who was injured and robbed of cash and valuables. The police are continuing their investigation and efforts to apprehend additional suspects.
5 June 2026 · Yola-North
Police arrested two armed robbery suspects in Yola-North, Adamawa State, following separate incidents where victims were robbed of cash and valuables. One suspect inflicted injuries on a victim during the robbery.
27 May 2026 · Numan
Thieves armed with guns, knives, and cutlasses invaded the female hostel of the Numan Campus of Adamawa State Polytechnic, stealing 15 phones and injuring at least one student during the attack. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 27, as students were preparing for the Sallah celebration.
12 May 2026 · Mubi North and Mubi South
A joint security operation in Mubi, Adamawa State, led to the arrest of 73 suspects for various offences, including armed robbery and terrorism. The Chief Magistrate Court has remanded 47 of these suspects after they were charged with multiple criminal activities.
26 February 2026 · Madagali
Gunmen on motorcycles attacked a market in Madagali Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of 21 civilians. This incident highlights the ongoing security crisis in the North-east region of Nigeria.
Other threats in Adamawa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as armed robbery in Adamawa State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 27 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Adamawa risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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