Adamawa State Police Command, in collaboration with hunters, have rescued a kidnapped victim unharmed.
He was rescued during a coordinated operation in the mountainous site of Gombi local government area.
Acting on credible intelligence, a combined team of police operatives attached to Gombi Divisional Police Headquarters and Professional Hunters of Gombi, stormed the suspected kidnappers’ hideout.
On sighting the team, the kidnappers allegedly opened fire, which led to a gun duel. Sensing the superior firepower of the police, the kidnappers fled, abandoning their victim, Isah Adamu, 28, a resident of Gurin town in Fufore LGA.
The commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, while commending the officers involved in the operation, assured members of the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
He further directed the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit to take over the case and ensure a discreet investigation into the Incident.