Police Rescue Kidnapped Man in Adamawa After Gun Battle with Abductors

Operatives recover Beretta pistol, ammunition, and charms following fierce encounter at kidnappers' mountain hideout.

The Adamawa State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Rabe Suleiman, following a fierce gun battle with abductors in Song Local Government Area. The operation, which took place on June 27, 2026, involved a combined team of police operatives and local hunters who acted on credible intelligence .

According to the command's Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the victim, a resident of Roma Village in Suktu District, was abducted in the early hours of June 26, 2026. The joint security team traced the kidnappers to their hideout around the rugged Morogma Mountains, where they engaged the armed criminals in a shootout .

"Overpowered by the superior firepower and tactical response of the security team, the kidnappers fled into the surrounding mountains with suspected bullet wounds, abandoning the victim who was rescued unhurt," Nguroje stated .

Items recovered at the scene include a Beretta pistol, one live round of Beretta ammunition, a torchlight, a small bag, suspected charms, and food items believed to have been used by the fleeing suspects . The rescued victim was taken to a medical facility for examination and has since been reunited with his family .

Command's Commitment to Security

The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Kabiru Umar Hassan, commended the courage and professionalism displayed by the police operatives and local hunters during the operation. He described the successful rescue as a demonstration of the Command's determination to rid the state of criminal elements .

The Commissioner directed security personnel to intensify efforts to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects, stressing that those responsible for the abduction would be brought to justice . He also reaffirmed the Command's commitment to combating kidnapping, armed robbery, and other violent crimes across Adamawa State through intelligence-driven policing and community collaboration .

CP Hassan further urged residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing crimes and facilitating the arrest of criminal suspects .

This latest operation adds to a series of recent successes recorded by the Adamawa State Police Command in its efforts to strengthen security and protect lives and property across the state .