Shocking family betrayal: Son arrested in father’s kidnapping in Adamawa

In a disturbing turn of events, security operatives in Adamawa State have arrested a son among three suspects linked to the abduction of his own father in Malabu community, Fufore Local Government Area.

The Adamawa State Police Command disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday, issued by its Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje. The arrests follow the kidnapping of Alhaji Ahmadu on January 30, 2026.

The police said the operation was conducted “in compliance with the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, to intensify operations against criminal elements.” Working jointly with members of the Miyetti Allah local security outfit, officers raided a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Jera village, Malabu District, Fufore LGA.

Three suspects were apprehended during the raid: Lawali Haruna, 45; Yahaya Ibrahim, 25; and Da’u Alhaji Ahmadu, 28—all residents of Jera. Police described the case as “more worrisome,” revealing that Da’u Alhaji Ahmadu is the biological son of the kidnapped victim. All three suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in the crime.

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Efforts are ongoing to secure the safe release of Alhaji Ahmadu and to apprehend other members of the kidnapping syndicate. The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue.

CP Morris commended the collaboration between the police and local security stakeholders, assuring residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Adamawa State.

He also appealed to the public to provide “timely and credible information” to aid the ongoing investigation.