Police Rescue Preteen From Abductor In Adamawa

The Adamawa state Police Command has rescued a 12-year-old girl, Mercy Kefas, who was reported missing in Guyuk local government area, and arrested a 20-year-old woman suspected to be her abductor.

The incident was reported at Guyuk Divisional Headquarters by the victim’s mother, Mrs Mary Felix, of Birsinsin, Guyuk LGA.

According to the report, the tween went missing and was later sighted in the company of an unknown woman heading towards the Balanga/Talasse axis.

The Police, upon receipt of the report, immediately commenced coordinated efforts to locate the child and circulated information to neighbouring communities and relevant formations.

The swift response led to the rescue of the child and the arrest of the suspect around Talasse border area.
The suspect, identified as Jamila Yusuf, of Lafiya Village, via Balanga LGA of Gombe State, is currently in custody while the rescued child has been reunited with her family.

The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, Kabir Umar Hassan, commended the officers involved for their prompt response and professionalism.

He has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case and ensure a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The CP assured members of the public that the command would continue to work closely with communities to prevent child abduction and other crimes.

The command urged parents, guardians and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report cases of missing children or suspicious movements to the nearest Police formation.