Adamawa Police Launches Campaign Against Political, Digital Thuggery

YOLA —By Ojoma Yusuf,Yola

The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a campaign against political and digital thuggery as part of activities marking the 2026 International Youth Day.

The campaign, unveiled on Saturday at the Women Development Centre, Justice Buba Ardo Way, Jimeta-Yola, seeks to discourage young people from engaging in political violence, intimidation, cyberbullying, misinformation, hate speech and other forms of digital abuse.

The event brought together government representatives, traditional rulers, youth leaders, civil society organisations, community groups and other stakeholders committed to promoting peace, responsible citizenship and youth development.

Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration, DCP John Sendere, called for stronger Police–Youth partnerships to address political violence, digital abuse and other social vices affecting young people.

Other speakers at the event urged youths to embrace peace, education, responsible citizenship, positive leadership and constructive use of digital platforms.

Declaring the programme open, the Commissioner of Police, CP Hassan, formally launched the Campaign Against Political and Digital Thuggery and urged youths to reject attempts by politicians and other individuals to use them as instruments of violence.

Hassan also cautioned young people against using social media platforms for cyberbullying, intimidation, misinformation, hate speech and other activities capable of threatening public peace and security.

He said the future of Adamawa State and Nigeria depended largely on the choices young people make, urging them to channel their energy, creativity and influence towards productive, lawful and peaceful pursuits.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, in a presentation titled, “My Future Is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery,” highlighted the dangers and consequences of political and digital thuggery.

The Village Head of Shagari, Ashraf Usman Marafa, also presented a paper titled, “Reclaiming Our Tomorrow,” in which he emphasised youth responsibility, positive values and collective action in building peaceful and prosperous communities.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Police–Youth partnerships and providing platforms for meaningful engagement on issues affecting the safety, development and future of young people.

It urged youths across the state to embrace the campaign’s message, “My Future Is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery,” and become ambassadors of