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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers, recovered firearms, N5.52m and other items during an operation aimed at tackling kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
According to the PPRO, the suspects, Iro Yunusa, Usman Adamu and Muhammed Bello, were arrested on October 15 in connection with the alleged kidnapping of three residents.
Items recovered from the suspects include two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 45 rounds of live ammunition, N5.52 million in cash, a Toyota vehicle, chains, charms, padlocks and other suspected incriminating items.
The police said efforts were ongoing to arrest other fleeing suspects and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the law.
“The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its sustained efforts to combat kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms, motorcycle theft and other criminal activities across the State,” the statement read.
"Operatives of the Command arrested three suspects in connection with criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms and kidnapping following the kidnapping of Ahmadu Abubakar, Habu Alhaji Bello and Hussaini Habu.
“The suspects were arrested on 15th October, 2026 and were identified as: Iro Yunusa, 20 years, of Nassarawo Ndikong, Mayo-Belwa LGA, Usman Adamu, of Guga Village, Demsa LGA, and Muhammed Bello, 39 years, of Kiri Village, Shelleng LGA, all of Adamawa State.”
"Exhibits recovered from them include two (2) AK-47 rifles, four (4) magazines, forty-five (45) rounds of live ammunition, sum of Five Million Five Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira (N5,520,000), one Toyota motor vehicle, chains, charms, padlocks and other incriminating items.
“The Command is intensifying efforts to arrest other fleeing suspects and ensure that all culpable persons face justice in accordance with the law."
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