Police also apprehend man caught on CCTV stealing an electric bike in Jimeta Modern Market
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 45 rounds of live ammunition and ₦5.52 million in a major crackdown on criminal activities across the state.
The arrests, made on October 15, 2026, followed investigations into the kidnapping of three persons identified as 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 LGA; and Muhammed Bello, 39, of Kiri Village in Shelleng LGA.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, other items recovered from the suspects include four rifle magazines, a Toyota vehicle, chains, charms, padlocks and other items suspected to be connected to criminal activities.
The Command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and ensure that all those found culpable are brought to justice.
CCTV Footage Leads to Electric Bike Theft Suspect.
In a separate operation, police also arrested a man identified as Muhammed Alamin over the alleged theft of an electric bike, popularly known as a Salti, around Jimeta Modern Market.
The suspect was reportedly captured on CCTV footage stealing the bike, with the incident subsequently circulating on social media.
Police operatives attached to Doubeli Divisional Headquarters acted on the information and successfully apprehended the suspect. The recovered electric bike has since been handed over to its rightful owner.
The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms, theft and other criminal activities through intelligence-led policing and public cooperation.
The Command urged residents and business owners to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities, assuring the public that efforts would continue to ensure the safety of lives and property across the state.
The police called on members of the public to provide credible and timely information that could assist ongoing investigations and the arrest of other suspects.
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