Adamawa Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Two AK-47 Rifles
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with alleged kidnapping, criminal conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms, recovering two AK-47 rifles, ammunition and other items during the operation.
The Command also announced the arrest of a separate suspect allegedly captured on CCTV stealing an electric bike around Jimeta Modern Market, with the recovered bike handed over to its rightful owner.
In a statement issued on October 21, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the arrests formed part of the Command’s sustained efforts to combat kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms, motorcycle theft and other criminal activities across the state.
Three Arrested Over Kidnapping, Firearms
According to the statement, police operatives arrested the three suspects on October 15, 2026, following the kidnapping of Ahmadu Abubakar, Habu Alhaji Bello and Hussaini Habu.
The suspects were identified as Iro Yunusa, 20, of Nassarawo Ndikong in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area; Usman Adamu of Guga Village in Demsa Local Government Area; and Muhammed Bello, 39, of Kiri Village in Shelleng Local Government Area.
Items recovered from the suspects included two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 45 rounds of live ammunition and ₦5.52 million in cash.
Other exhibits recovered were a Toyota vehicle, chains, charms, padlocks and other items described by the Police as incriminating.
The Command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and ensure that all those found culpable were brought to justice in accordance with the law.
Suspect Arrested Over CCTV-Captured E-Bike Theft
In a separate operation, the Police arrested Muhammed Alamin over the alleged theft of an electric bike, popularly known as a Salti, around Jimeta Modern Market.
The arrest followed a social media report and subsequent investigations by operatives attached to Doubeli Divisional Police Headquarters, who worked to identify and apprehend the suspect after the incident was captured on CCTV and circulated online.
The Police confirmed that the suspect was in custody, while the recovered electric bike had been returned to its rightful owner.
The Command urged residents and business owners to remain vigilant and promptly report cases of theft and other suspicious activities to the Police.
Police Reaffirm Commitment to Security
The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, fdc, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property through intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and collaboration with members of the public.
He assured residents that the Command would continue to take decisive action against criminal activities and called on the public to provide credible and timely information to support ongoing investigations.
SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Anipr Police Public Relations Officer For: Commissioner of Police Adamawa State Command.
Adamawa Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Two AK-47 Rifles