Police Nab Suspected Kidnappers In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers in the Sarau Belel community of Maiha local government area of the state.

Police public relations officer in the state,SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said their arrest followed a complaint from one Emmanuel Daniel, a resident of Sagal village, Sarau Belel, who reported that he was threatened with kidnapping by two individuals.

The suspects allegedly claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of his younger brother, Joshua Daniel, who was kidnapped in November.

Nguroje said upon receipt of the complaint, the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, immediately deployed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Sarau Belel, alongside operatives of the division, to carry out a swift and coordinated operation which led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Sunday Yakubu, male, aged 36 years, and Daniel Yakubu, male, aged 38 years, both residents of Konjoli Village, Maiha local government area.

During the investigation, the suspects confessed to the allegations and are currently aiding the command with valuable information.

The CP also directed the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command to take over the case to ensure a thorough and discreet investigation, as well as diligent prosecution of the suspects in accordance with the law.

The police command reassured the people of the state of its commitment to the protection of lives and property, and called on members of the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information.