BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, OCTOBER 30, 2026/ 02:16AM

The Adamawa State Police Command has foiled an attempted kidnapping in Song Local Government Area, neutralising one suspected kidnapper and recovering an AK-47 rifle.

The incident occurred on October 29, 2026, at about 04:30am when suspected kidnappers, numbering about five, invaded the residence of one Alhaji Musa at Dadin Kowa Village, Song LGA, in an attempt to abduct him.

According to the command's spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, following an alarm raised by residents, police operatives in collaboration with local hunters swiftly mobilised to the scene.

He said one suspected kidnapper was neutralised, while other suspects fled with suspected gunshot injuries.

The operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle and ten empty shells.

SP Nguroje said a manhunt has been launched to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while investigation has commenced.

In a related development, the command said it is investigating several cases involving alleged sexual offences, culpable homicide, armed robbery and Shilla gang-related criminal activities.

The cases include Usman Abdullahi, 38 years, in connection with an alleged case of unnatural offence; Ali Wagai and Isiyaku Muhammed, in connection with separate alleged defilement cases; Wilberforce Shehu and Felicia Simon, in connection with a case of culpable homicide; and Naziru Ahmed and Juraidu Salisu, in connection with alleged armed robbery and Shilla gang-related activities.

He said investigations into the cases are ongoing and the command is taking necessary steps to ensure that all culpable persons are brought to justice in accordance with the law.

He added that the suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.

The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, reiterated the command's commitment to protecting lives and property through proactive policing, intelligence-led operations and effective collaboration with members of the public.

He assured residents that all reported cases will be thoroughly investigated and diligently prosecuted.