Adamawa Police Seize Two AK-47s, Recover N5.52m From Suspects

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 45 rounds of ammunition and N5.52m in reference to alleged kidnapping instances within the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed the arrests and recoveries in a press release.

The suspects have been arrested on October 15, 2026, over the alleged kidnapping of Ahmadu Abubakar, Habu Alhaji Bello and Hussaini Habu.

They have been recognized as Iro Yunusa, 20, of Nassarawo Ndikong, Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area; Usman Adamu of Guga Village, Demsa LGA; and Muhammed Bello, 39, of Kiri Village, Shelleng LGA.

Items recovered throughout the operation included the 2 rifles, ammunition, N5.52m, a Toyota car, chains, charms, padlocks and different gadgets.

The police mentioned efforts have been ongoing to arrest different fleeing suspects.

In a separate operation, the police arrested Muhammed Alamin over the alleged theft of an electrical bike, popularly often known as Salti, close to Jimeta Modern Market.

According to the police, CCTV footage of the incident, which was shared on social media, helped determine the suspect. Operatives hooked up to the Doubeli Divisional Headquarters subsequently tracked and arrested him.

The recovered electrical bike has been returned to its proprietor, whereas the suspect stays in custody.