JUST IN: Adamawa Police headquarters reportedly under attack

Gunmen reportedly attacked the Adamawa State Police headquarters in the wee hours of Wednesday, sending residents of Yola into panic.

The police headquarters is located at the heart of Jimeta community, in Yola North Local Government Area.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the attack to but said things were under control.

According to Nguroje, the attack was repelled, but the identities of those behind it was unknown.

As of the time of this report, the police said investigations were ongoing to ascertain the cause of the attack and those behind it.