In a surprising turn of events, police operatives have been apprehended in Adamawa state for allegedly blocking a section of the Numan-Jalingo highway and robbing and kidnapping passengers. The state police command disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, May 14, revealing that its operatives, working in collaboration with hunters, arrested the suspects on May 10.
According to the statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the arrest followed timely responses to distress calls reporting armed robbers blocking the road linking Numan and Jalingo of Adamawa and Taraba states. Five out of seven suspects were arrested as a result of the quick response of police operatives.
The suspects, identified as Adamu Usman, Sule Abba, Abdullahi Muhammed, Aliyu Abubakar, and Isah Musa, were armed and had blocked the Numan-Jalingo Road on May 9, 2024, at about 11:30 pm. They robbed commuters of their belongings and kidnapped three passengers, taking them into the thick forest.
However, the police's response team pursued the kidnappers aggressively, leading to the arrest of the suspects, recovery of offensive weapons, and successful rescue of the kidnapped victims. The suspects are residents of Kedemure and Barikin Sajo communities in Demsa and Song local government areas of Adamawa state.
This incident highlights the complexities and challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in combating crime and maintaining security on highways.
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