The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of Alhaji Ahmadu in Malabu, Fufore Local Government Area.
The arrest was disclosed in a Tuesday statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje.
According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated intelligence-led raid carried out in collaboration with local security stakeholders.
“The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained fight against kidnapping and related violent crimes, following coordinated intelligence-led operations carried out in collaboration with local security stakeholders,” the statement read.
The operation followed the recent kidnapping of Alhaji Ahmadu on January 30, 2026, in Malabu.
“Sequel to the recent kidnapping activities that led to the abduction of Alhaji Ahmadu in Malabu on 30/01/2026 and in compliance with the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, PSC (+), to intensify operations against criminal elements, a joint coordinated operation comprising Police operatives and members of Miyetti-Allah was carried out at a suspected kidnappers’ hideout located at Jera village in Malabu District, Fufore Local Government Area,” the statement added.
The suspects have been identified as Lawali Haruna, 45; Yahaya Ibrahim, 25; and Da’u Alhaji Ahmadu, 28, all residents of Jera in Fufore LGA.
In a shocking twist, one of the suspects was revealed to be the biological son of the kidnapped victim.
“More worrisome, one of the suspects happened to be the biological son of the victim. All the three suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime,” the statement said.
Police confirmed that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim unharmed and apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate.
“While efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim unhurt and apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate, the suspects are in custody while investigations continue,” it stated.
The Commissioner of Police commended the collaboration between the police and local security outfits, assuring residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, and urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information.
“Further developments will be communicated as investigation progresses,” the statement concluded.
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