The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended two kidnappers terrorizing the Sarau Belel community in the Maiha Local Government Area, following a complaint about a recent kidnapping threat.
This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday, signed by SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer.
“On 26th December 2025, the Command received a complaint from Emmanuel Daniel, a resident of Sagal Village, who reported that he was threatened with kidnapping by two individuals. The suspects allegedly claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of his younger brother, Joshua Daniel, who was abducted in November 2024,” the command said.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, immediately dispatched Divisional Police Officer Sarau Belel, together with division operatives, to carry out a rapid and coordinated operation.
This resulted in the arrest of “Sunday Yakubu, 36, and Daniel Yakubu, 38, both residents of Konjoli Village, Maiha LGA.”
The command also said, “During the investigation, the suspects confessed to the allegations and are currently aiding the command with useful information.”
The Commissioner has also asked the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to take over the case to guarantee a thorough investigation and proper prosecution.
The Adamawa State Police Command reminded people that it is committed to protecting lives and property, and urged the public to continue submitting timely and genuine information to the police.
In a crime-related incident, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency confiscated 1,396.5 kg of narcotics and detained 150 people in Adamawa in December.
The Commander of the Agency in Adamawa, Mr. Aliyu Abubakar, revealed that, “In the series of coordinated intelligence-driven operations across the state, including the Airport, we have recorded landmark success, dismantling drug joints and intercepting deadly consignments.”
