28/05/2026
𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝖠𝖣𝖠𝖬𝖠𝖶𝖠 𝖯𝖮𝖫𝖨𝖢𝖤 𝖱𝖤𝖲𝖢𝖴𝖤 𝖪𝖨𝖣𝖭𝖠𝖯𝖯𝖤𝖣 𝖵𝖨𝖢𝖳𝖨𝖬, 𝖭𝖤𝖴𝖳𝖱𝖠𝖫𝖨𝖹𝖤 𝖳𝖶𝖮 𝖪𝖨𝖣𝖭𝖠𝖯𝖯𝖤𝖱𝖲, 𝖠𝖭𝖣 𝖱𝖤𝖢𝖮𝖵𝖤𝖱𝖲 𝖳𝖶𝖮 𝖠𝖪-𝟦𝟩 𝖱𝖨𝖥𝖫𝖤𝖲
The Adamawa State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim unhurt, and recovered two AK-47 rifles with live ammunition during a coordinated rescue operation carried out in Song Local Government Area of the State.
The operation followed actionable intelligence received by the Command regarding the abduction of one Alhaji Sidiki Isah, a 54-year-old resident of Tambo Village, Girei Local Government Area, who was reportedly kidnapped and held captive at Luro Mountain in Song LGA.
The Kidnappers had demanded a ransom of Ninety Million Naira (N90,000,000) from the victim’s family.
On the Strength of that, the Commissioner of Police,
𝑪𝑷 𝑲𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒓 𝑼𝒎𝒂𝒓 𝑯𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒏, 𝒇𝒅𝒄, swiftly deployed operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, using Geospartial intelligence linked to the kidnappers and immediately embarked on a rescue mission in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) to the identified hideout.
During the operation, the mountain was strategically cordoned off, and upon sighting the combined security team, the kidnappers opened fire on the operatives. The security team responded professionally and successfully repelled the attackers.
Consequently, two suspected kidnappers were neutralized during the exchanged of gunfire, while other members of the gang fled the scene with bullet wounds.
Interestingly, the kidnapped victim was rescued safely without injury and has since been reunited with his family.
Items recovered from the suspects include, Two (2) AK-47 rifles, Seventeen (17) rounds of live ammunition, Handset, Charms and others.
While investigation is ongoing, the area is currently being combed by Command operatives with a view to apprehending the fleeing suspects and recovering additional weapons.
The Commissioner of Police commended the gallantry and professionalism displayed by the operatives and collaborating security stakeholders during the operation. He further reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating kidnapping, armed robbery, and other violent crimes across the State.
The Command urges members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information, and to promptly report any suspicious persons or individuals seen with bullet wounds to the nearest Police formation for necessary action.
𝐒𝐏 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞, 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐏𝐑
𝑃𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑟
For: Commissioner of Police
Adamawa State Command
28th May, 2026
