Crime
Adamawa Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers
One AK-47 Assault rifle with 25 rounds of live ammunition was recovered from the suspects
Yola, Adamawa State– Operatives of the Adamawa Police Command, in conjunction with local hunters have arrested two suspected kidnappers who had been on the wanted list.
In a statement released on Monday, March 11, 2024, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje.
“The suspects were arrested for allegedly kidnapping Saddam Ahmadu of Belel in Maiha Local Government and Buba Adamu of Shani Local Government Area, Borno State, and collecting the total sum of N4,700,000 ransom from the relatives of the victims.
The suspects identified as Ahmed Muhammad, 37-year-old a resident of Song Local Government area and Muhammed Haruna, 25 Years, a resident of Jambutu, Yola North Local Government Area.
The police said the suspects were arrested in their Hideout avoiding arrest.
One AK-47 Assault rifle with 25 rounds of live ammunition was recovered from the suspects.
The Commissioner of Police CP Dankombo Morris, while expressing happiness at their arrest, commended Commander Crack Squad and the Hunters for the Community policing strategy adopted leading to the successes recorded and urged them to sustain the tempo.
The CP assured of diligent investigation and prosecution of the Suspects.