CRIME AND SECURITY
ADAMAWA POLICE ARREST THREE KIDNAP SUSPECTS, RECOVER TWO AK-47 RIFLES, ₦5.52MILLION
ADAMAWA POLICE ARREST THREE KIDNAP SUSPECTS, RECOVER TWO AK-47 RIFLES, ₦5.52MILLION
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 45 rounds of live ammunition, ₦5.52 million and other exhibits during an operation linked to kidnapping incidents in the state.
The suspects, identified as Iro Yunusa, 20; Usman Adamu; and Muhammed Bello, 39, were arrested on October 15, 2026, in connection with the alleged kidnapping of Ahmadu Abubakar, Habu Alhaji Bello and Hussaini Habu.
Other items recovered include four rifle magazines, a Toyota vehicle, chains, charms, padlocks and other incriminating materials. The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and ensure that anyone found culpable is prosecuted in accordance with the law.
In a separate operation, police arrested Muhammed Alamin, who was allegedly captured on CCTV stealing an electric bike, popularly known as a Salti, around Jimeta Modern Market.
The arrest followed the circulation of surveillance footage on social media and subsequent investigations by operatives of Doubeli Divisional Headquarters. The recovered bike has since been returned to its owner.
The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating kidnapping, armed crime, theft and other criminal activities through intelligence-led policing and proactive operations.
He urged residents and business owners to remain vigilant and provide credible, timely information to assist the police in preventing and investigating crime.
