By Paul Joseph
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 45 rounds of live ammunition, ₦5.52 million in cash and other items during a crackdown on kidnapping and related crimes in the state.
The suspects were apprehended on October 15, 2026, over the alleged kidnapping of three persons identified as Ahmadu Abubakar, Habu Alhaji Bello and Hussaini Habu.
The police identified the suspects as Iro Yunusa, 20, from Nassarawo Ndikong in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area; Usman Adamu from Guga Village in Demsa LGA; and Muhammed Bello, 39, from Kiri Village in Shelleng LGA.
According to the Command, items recovered during the operation included two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 45 rounds of live ammunition, ₦5.52 million, a Toyota vehicle, chains, charms, padlocks and other suspected incriminating items.
The police said efforts were ongoing to track down other suspects who escaped arrest, stressing that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
In a related development, the Command arrested another suspect, Muhammed Alamin, over the alleged theft of an electric bike, popularly known as Salti, around Jimeta Modern Market.
The suspect was reportedly identified through CCTV footage of the incident that circulated on social media. Operatives of the Doubeli Divisional Headquarters subsequently tracked and arrested him.
The police confirmed that the suspect remained in custody and that the recovered electric bike had been returned to its rightful owner.
The Command called on residents and business owners to remain alert and report theft, suspicious activities and other criminal incidents promptly to the police.
The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, fdc, reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property through intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and cooperation with the public.
He urged residents to provide credible and timely information to support investigations and strengthen the fight against crime across the state.
The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, ANIPR, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, on October 21, 2026.
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