The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 45 rounds of live ammunition and ₦5.52 million in cash during an operation against criminal activities in the state.
The police also recovered four rifle magazines, a Toyota vehicle, chains, charms, padlocks and other items suspected to be linked to criminal activities.
The suspects were arrested on October 15 in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms following the abduction of three persons identified as Ahmadu Abubakar, Habu Alhaji Bello and Hussaini Habu.
The suspects were identified 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.
The Adamawa State Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje.
According to the statement, the command is intensifying efforts to apprehend other suspects who fled and ensure that anyone found culpable is prosecuted in accordance with the law.
In a separate operation, the police arrested a man identified as Muhammed Alamin over the alleged theft of an electric bicycle, popularly known as Salti, around Jimeta Modern Market.
The command said the suspect was identified through closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showing the theft, which was subsequently shared on social media.
It added that operatives attached to the Doubeli Divisional Police Headquarters acted on the report and conducted investigations that led to his arrest.
The stolen electric bicycle has been recovered and handed over to its owner, while the suspect remains in police custody.
The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property through intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and collaboration with members of the public.
He urged residents and business owners to remain vigilant and promptly report theft, suspicious movements and other criminal activities to the police.
The commissioner also called on members of the public to provide credible and timely information to support ongoing investigations and assist the command in apprehending fleeing suspects.
The police said they would continue to take decisive action against kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms, theft and other criminal activities across the state.