By Ranmilowo Ojalumo
Adamawa police command has arrested one Tahamado Jonathan Demian 34 , for kidnapping of his two Reveand fathers (Abraham Samman and Matthew David Dusami) of Catholic Dioceses Yola and Jalingo respectively.
The suspect, according to the police, is a member of the same Church with the victims.
In a bid to ensure protection of lives and property, a safe and secured environment in the state, the command carried out a coordinated rescue operation at a particular criminal hideout situated at a remote side of Gwaida Malam village connecting part of Numan and Demsa LGAs.
The the command spokesperson said the rescue operations commenced from 21st February, 2025, in various criminal hideouts within the state and it yielded positive results, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
The Command’s Planned operation had successfully rescued the two kidnapped Reverend fathers unhurt and no dime was paid as ransom. The victims are now receiving medical attention.
The suspect was apprehended and now taking into custody for discreet investigation.
According to a statement signed by the public relation officer of Adamawa State Police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya, Nguroje, Investigation so far has led to the recovery one locally fabricated Assault rifle, handset and sim cards.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris however expressed gratitude for the support the command is receiving from the Government, Sister security agencies and the public. He therefore encouraged them to sustain the cooperation and collaboration for timely response to emergency situations.
He added that “together, we will ensure peace and security across the State and beyond through diligent prosecution of the suspect”.
