The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 45 rounds of ammunition and N5.52m in connection with alleged kidnapping cases in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed the arrests and recoveries in a statement.
The suspects were arrested on October 15, 2026, over the alleged kidnapping of Ahmadu Abubakar, Habu Alhaji Bello and Hussaini Habu.
They were identified as Iro Yunusa, 20, of Nassarawo Ndikong, Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area; Usman Adamu of Guga Village, Demsa LGA; and Muhammed Bello, 39, of Kiri Village, Shelleng LGA.
Items recovered during the operation included the two rifles, ammunition, N5.52m, a Toyota vehicle, chains, charms, padlocks and other items.
The police said efforts were ongoing to arrest other fleeing suspects.
In a separate operation, the police arrested Muhammed Alamin over the alleged theft of an electric bike, popularly known as Salti, near Jimeta Modern Market.
According to the police, CCTV footage of the incident, which was shared on social media, helped identify the suspect. Operatives attached to the Doubeli Divisional Headquarters subsequently tracked and arrested him.
The recovered electric bike has been returned to its owner, while the suspect remains in custody.
