The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of Alhaji Ahmadu in Malabu, Fufore Local Government Area.
The arrest was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje.
According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated, intelligence driven operation conducted in collaboration 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 action came after Alhaji Ahmadu was abducted in Malabu on January 30, 2026.
“Sequel to the recent kidnapping activities that led to the abduction of Alhaji Ahmadu in Malabu on 30/01/2026 and in compliance with the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, PSC (+), to intensify operations against criminal elements, a joint coordinated operation comprising Police operatives and members of Miyetti-Allah was carried out at a suspected kidnappers’ hideout located at Jera village in Malabu District, Fufore Local Government Area,” the statement added.
The suspects have been identified as Lawali Haruna, 45; Yahaya Ibrahim, 25; and Da’u Alhaji Ahmadu, 28, all residents of Jera in Fufore LGA.
In a startling turn of events, it was discovered that one of the suspects was the victim’s biological son.
“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.
According to police, attempts are being made to apprehend other members of the criminal ring and rescue the victim unharmed.
“While efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim unhurt and apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate, the suspects are in custody while investigations continue,” it stated.
Assuring citizens of the command’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property throughout the state, the Commissioner of Police praised the cooperation between the police and local security groups and urged the public to continue providing accurate and timely information.
