42 suspects were arrested by the Zone 3 Police Command in Adamawa State for various offenses, including housebreaking, running a brothel, and possession of illegal drugs.

The Zone 3 Police Public Relations Officer, SP Yusuf Adamu, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, July 18, said the suspects including some notorious Shila Boys, were arrested during raids at criminal hideouts and brothels in Yola.

"In a bid to complement the efforts of the two components states under the zone, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of zone 3 HQTRS, Yola AIG Daniel Sokari Pedro mni directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations to wipe out the remnants of Shilla Boys and other criminal elements within the zone," the statement read.

"Operatives swiftly acted and arrested a total number of 42 suspects in connection with various offenses ranging from Being in Possession of Hardrugs, House Breaking / Burglary, Brothel among others

"Some of the exhibits recovered during the operation include; Fabricated Iron used for House Breaking, Tramadol, Dry leaves reasonably suspected to be Indian Hemp, Bottles containing liquids locally known as suck and die. Others include Buckets, pots, clothing materials, and scissors.

"The AIG, therefore, called on the General Public to be vigilant and report any infraction of Law to the nearby Police formation for appropriate action."