Son plots father’s abduction in Adamawa state
A 28-year-old biological son of an Islamic faithful, who is identified Alhaji Ahmadu has been arrested alongside two suspected kidnappers for plotting his father’s abduction in Malabu, Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Penpushing reports that the Adamawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer Suleiman Nguroje made this known in a statement adding that the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated intelligence-led raid carried out 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.
Penpushing further reports that the statement stated that the operation followed the recent kidnapping of Alhaji Ahmadu on January 30, 2026, in Malabu, adding that in a shocking twist, one of the suspects was revealed to be the biological son of the kidnapped victim.
“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, Dankombo Morris, 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’, Nguroje added.
Penpushing also reports that the statement said the suspects have been identified as Lawali Haruna (45) Yahaya Ibrahim (25) and Da’u Alhaji Ahmadu (28) all residents of Jera in Fufore local government area.
“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. Further developments will be communicated as investigation progresses’, the statement said.
Penpushing reports that the command confirmed that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim unharmed and apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate.
“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.
Penpushing further reports that the Commissioner of Police commended the collaboration between the police and local security outfits, assuring residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, and urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information.
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