Police Apprehend Two Alleged Kidnappers With AK-47 Rifle In Adamawa The Adamawa

Police Apprehend Two Alleged Kidnappers With AK-47 Rifle In Adamawa The Adamawa

State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two individuals suspected to be involved in kidnapping activities. The arrest, which occurred on Monday, was made possible through a collaborative effort with local hunters…….READ ALSO Ogun Police Apprehend Trio For Attempted Murder

According to a statement released by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, the police and hunters acted swiftly on provided information and successfully apprehended the two suspects.

The duo had been on the wanted list of the command for their alleged involvement in the abduction of 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 apprehended in Ngurore, Yola South LGA, after receiving a ransom of N4,700,000 from the victims’ families.

Authorities reported that the suspects were found in possession of an AK-47 assault rifle along with 25 rounds of live ammunition.

Additionally, Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, commended the Police Crack Squad and local hunters for their effective community policing efforts, which led to the successful operation.

In a related development, a joint team of the Nigerian Police and Vigilante group rescued four persons abducted in Anambra State during a shootout between the suspects and security operatives. The incident occurred along Amagu Awgbu Road in Orumba North Local Government Area as the suspects attempted to flee the State.

Anambra police spokesperson Ikenga Tochukwu reported that the gang opened fire on the patrol team but was overpowered by the superior firepower of the police vigilante. Two of the gang’s three vehicles were disabled during the operation, resulting in multiple suspects fleeing with injuries. The rescued victims were unharmed, and investigations into their abduction are ongoing.