The Adamawa State Police Command has recovered N5.52 million, two AK-47 rifles and ammunition following the arrest of three men suspected of involvement in kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms.
The arrests were made on October 15, 2026, in connection with the reported kidnapping of three persons identified as Ahmadu Abubakar, Habu Alhaji Bello and Hussaini Habu.
The suspects were identified as Iro Yunusa, 20, from Nassarawo Ndikong in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area; Usman Adamu, from Guga Village in Demsa LGA; and Muhammed Bello, 39, from Kiri Village in Shelleng LGA.
According to the police, the items recovered during the operation included two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 45 rounds of live ammunition, N5,520,000 in cash and a Toyota vehicle.
Other items reportedly recovered were chains, charms, padlocks and additional materials considered relevant to the investigation.
The command disclosed that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspects believed to be connected to the case.
In a separate development, police operatives arrested a man identified as Muhammed Alamin over the alleged theft of an electric bicycle, popularly known as a Salti, around Jimeta Modern Market.
The police said the suspect was identified through CCTV footage of the alleged theft that circulated on social media.
Following the circulation of the footage, operatives attached to the Doubeli Divisional Headquarters reportedly tracked down and arrested him.
The stolen electric bicycle was recovered and returned to its owner, while Alamin remained in police custody as investigations continued.
The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property through intelligence-led policing and public cooperation.
He urged residents to provide credible and timely information that could assist security agencies in preventing crime and apprehending suspects.
The two operations highlight the command’s ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms and property-related crimes across the state.
