Police Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue 2 In Adamawa

The Adamawa State police command has killed one suspected kidnapper and rescued two persons as well as recovered handsets, chains and charms from criminals.

The police in a statement, further reiterated the command’s renewed commitment to enhance proactive strategies. It said that its operatives attached to Toungo Divisional Police Headquarters, in a joint operation with hunters destroyed a criminal network in parts of Toungo and Gashaka local government areas of Adamawa and Taraba states, respectively.

One of the kidnappers was neutralised when they arrived at a point to receive N2,000,000 ransom demanded from the relatives of the kidnapped victims before freeing them.

“The suspected kidnappers upon arrival, sighted our men around the area, engaged them in a gun duel in order to escape arrest. Luckily one of them was neutralised while others escaped with bullet wounds.

“Interestingly two victims: Suleiman Abdullahi 23 years and Ruwa Buba 11 years, all residents of Mayo Sumsum Village, Toungo local government were rescued unharmed,” the statement said.

The commissioner of police, Afolabi Babatola, while expressing happiness, praised DPO Toungo, his men and hunters for the gallantry displayed, directing them to apprehend those on the run, arrest and deny them the opportunity   to regroup anywhere in the state.