The Adamawa State Police Command has foiled an attempted kidnapping in Song Local Government Area of the state, neutralising one suspected kidnapper during a security operation.
The incident reportedly occurred around 4:30 a.m. on October 29, 2026, when five suspected kidnappers allegedly stormed the residence of an Alhaji Musa in Dadin Kowa village in an attempt to abduct him.
The police spokesperson, CSP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this during a press briefing, explaining that security operatives responded swiftly after residents raised the alarm.
According to him, the operation involved police officers working alongside local hunters. One of the suspected kidnappers was shot dead during the confrontation, while the remaining four reportedly escaped.
Police operatives recovered an AK-47 rifle and 10 expended ammunition shells at the scene. The command said a manhunt had been launched to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
In a related development, the police disclosed the arrest of a 67-year-old man, identified as Aliyu Bakari, over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl.
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Nguroje said the suspect allegedly admitted to having sexual intercourse with the minor on three separate occasions.
The police also paraded a woman and her son over the alleged killing of another woman whom they reportedly accused of witchcraft.
According to the police spokesperson, the female suspect allegedly told investigators that she attacked the deceased because she believed the woman had cast a spell on her, which she blamed for her personal misfortunes.
The command stated that investigations into the reported incidents were ongoing, assuring that appropriate legal action would be taken against suspects found culpable.
The police further reiterated their commitment to tackling kidnapping, violent crimes and other criminal activities across Adamawa State.
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