The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old church member for the kidnapping of two Catholic priests.
Police spokesman, Superintendent Suleiman Yahaya-Nguroje, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, stating that the victims, Reverend Fathers Abraham Samman and Mathew David Dusam of the Catholic Dioceses of Yola and Jalingo, were rescued unharmed.
The suspect was apprehended in a criminal hideout in Gweda Mallam, a border village between Numan and Demsa Local Government Areas. Upon arrest, police operatives recovered a locally fabricated gun, a mobile phone, and a SIM card.
Yahaya-Nguroje credited the operation’s success to intelligence received by the police, leading to a swift rescue mission in various criminal hideouts. He also confirmed that no ransom was paid before the priests’ release and that they are currently receiving medical attention.
Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankwbo, praised the efforts of security operatives and expressed appreciation for the support from the state government, security agencies, and the general public. He urged continued public vigilance and cooperation in combating crime.
Further investigations into the case are ongoing, and the suspect remains in police custody pending prosecution.
