The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of Alhaji Ahmadu in the Malabu area of Fufore Local Government Area.
In a statement on Tuesday, Police Public Relations Officer Suleiman Nguroje said the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated intelligence-led raid carried out 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 kidnapping of Alhaji Ahmadu on January 30, 2026.
The suspects were identified as Lawali Haruna, 45; Yahaya Ibrahim, 25; and Da’u Alhaji Ahmadu, 28, all residents of Jera village in Fufore LGA. In a shocking twist, police revealed that one of the suspects is the biological son of the 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 said efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim unharmed and apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate. The suspects are currently in custody while investigations continue.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, commended the collaboration between the police and local security outfits and assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property. The public was urged to continue providing timely information.
