THE Adamawa State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of two individuals believed to be involved in kidnapping activities.
The arrest, as reported on Monday, was made possible through a joint effort with local hunters.
According to a statement released by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, the police and hunters swiftly acted on the provided information and successfully captured the two suspects.
Sources learnt that the duo had been on the wanted list of the command for allegedly kidnapping Saddam Ahmadu from Belel in Maiha Local Government Area and Buba Adamu from Shani LGA in Borno State.
The suspects, identified as Ahmed Muhammad, aged 37 and residing in Song LGA; and Muhammed Haruna, aged 25 and residing in Jambutu, Yola North LGA, were found and arrested in Ngurore, Yola South LGA, after receiving a ransom of N4,700,000 from the victims’ families.
The authorities reported that the suspects were found in possession of an AK-47 assault rifle along with 25 rounds of live ammunition.
Additionally, the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, praised the Police Crack Squad and local hunters for their effective community policing efforts, which led to the successful operation.
