The Adamawa State Police Command has raised an alert to the public following the discovery of a young boy found wandering alone under puzzling circumstances in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area.
In an announcement made via the Command’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, police authorities revealed that the child, identified as Idirisu Abdullahi, believed to be between 8 and 9 years old, was rescued on June 28, 2025, by officers patrolling the Mayo-Belwa axis.
According to preliminary information obtained from the child, he had journeyed from Maiha to Yola in the company of his mother, Amrat Abdullahi, but was later found loitering around Mbilla Primary and Secondary School, located in Mayo-Belwa, under yet-to-be-determined circumstances.
The Command has launched a full-scale investigation to unravel how the boy ended up separated from his guardian and relocated to a different local government entirely. Authorities are not ruling out any possibilities and have appealed to the general public for swift assistance.
In a press statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje (ANIPR), emphasized the urgency of tracing the boy’s family and ensuring his safe return. He called on anyone with relevant information about the child’s identity, family, or last known whereabouts to reach out immediately.
Contact Information:
Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Mayo-Belwa: 08036065827
Office of the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
The Adamawa State Police Command reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to protecting lives, especially that of vulnerable children, while urging collective efforts in restoring this child to the warmth of his family.
This is the second child found in such puzzling conditions in recent times, sparking renewed calls for increased child protection vigilance across the state.
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