The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the kidnapping of three persons in Yola North Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Yola.
Nguroje said the suspect, identified as Alhaji Adamu Yahaya of Hosere Jambutu in Yola North LGA, was arrested following investigations into the abduction incident reported to the police.
According to him, one Samaila Musa of Hullere Gwalamba reported to the State Intelligence Department (SID) on June 16 that three of his sons were kidnapped on June 12 and taken to an unknown destination.
The victims were identified as Adamu Samaila Sultan, 24, Bilal Abdurrahman, 8, and Ya’u Sani Baba Iyali, 10.
He said the complainant informed the police that the kidnappers later contacted the family and demanded ransom for the victims’ release.
Nguroje said the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, immediately directed operatives to launch a discreet investigation and deploy intelligence and technical resources to track down those responsible.
“The swift action of the command led to the arrest of one suspect linked to the kidnapping incident,” he said.
He added that the suspect was currently assisting investigators with useful information that could lead to the arrest of other members of the kidnapping syndicate.
The police spokesperson said investigations were ongoing and assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
He noted that further details on the case would be made available as investigations progress.
