The spokesperson explained that the police have also considered that every citizen has the constitutional right to peaceful protest.
The statement said the operation was conducted on Wednesday following the command’s renewed commitment to enhance proactive strategies.
The police command in Adamawa has shortlisted 29,843 candidates for constables.
The police spokesperson said the gunmen were suspected to be members of Boko Haram.
The police command in Adamawa has assured residents of adequate measures for free crime before, during and after Christmas and New Year.
The police said investigations were ongoing to ascertain the cause of the attack.
Mr Nguroje said the suspects had all been charged to court and were awaiting trial
According to him, the investigation reveals that the suspects have been committing the offence since December 2022.
The commissioner called on members of the public, particularly parents, to monitor their wards against criminally-minded elements.
Mr Nguroje said the suspects were arrested on August 17 by the intelligence department of the command in Kojoli, Jada LGA.
