Brig-Gen. Mohammed Gambo, the former Commander of the 23 Armour Brigade in Yola, has been relieved of his duties by the Nigerian Army in connection with the midnight invasion of Adamawa Police Headquarters, resulting in casualties among army personnel and a police inspector. Last month, Gambo led 12 heavily armed trucks of soldiers in the invasion. Brig-Gen.
Paul Zawaya, hailing from Michika Local Council of Adamawa, has been appointed as his replacement. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, expressing concern over the invasion, welcomed Zawaya and urged him to intensify efforts in curbing crime in the state. The governor emphasized collaboration with other security agencies to combat various criminal activities, particularly kidnapping, in Adamawa.
Fintiri pledged continued support to security forces in ensuring a crime-free state. Zawaya, in response, committed to maintaining security across the state.
