Police arrest suspect over abduction of three children in Adamawa

Police in Adamawa State, Nigeria, have arrested a suspect linked to the abduction of three children in Yola North Local Government Area. The Adamawa State Police Command spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday.

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On June 16th, 2026, one Samaila Musa, male, of Hullere Gwalamba, Yola North local government area, reported at the State Intelligence Department that on 12th June, 2026, three of his sons, namely: Adamu Samaila Sultan, aged 24 years, Bilal Abdurrahman, aged 8 years, and Ya’u Sani Baba Iyali, aged 10 years, were kidnapped and whisked away to an unknown destination.

The victims, identified as the sons of Samaila Musa, were reportedly kidnapped on June 12, 2026. The abductors later contacted the family, demanding a ransom for their release. This prompted the family to report the incident to the State Intelligence Department.

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The complainant further reported that the kidnappers later established contact with the family and demanded ransom as a condition for the release of the victims.

Following the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kabir Hassan, initiated a full-scale investigation, deploying intelligence and technical resources. The swift action led to the arrest of one suspect, who is now in protective custody. The suspect is reportedly cooperating with the police, providing information that could help apprehend other members of the kidnapping syndicate operating in the state.

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The swift action led to the subsequent arrest of one suspect.

The police stated that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect will face charges in court once the investigation concludes. The command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents.

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He added that the suspect was in protective custody and was providing useful information to assist the police in apprehending other members of the kidnapping syndicate operating in the state.