The police command in Adamawa, in collaboration with hunters, says it killed a suspected kidnapper and rescued two victims in the Toungo local council on Sunday.

Police spokesman, Suleiman Nguroje, stated in Yola on Monday that it was one of the successes of the police’s collaborative strategies to end kidnapping, robbery, cattle rustling, and unlawful possession of firearms.

“One kidnapper was neutralised when he and his gang arrived at a spot to receive N2 million ransom demanded from relatives of the kidnapped victims,” said Mr Nguroje. “The suspected kidnappers sighted our men around the area and engaged them in a gun duel so as to escape arrest. One of them was neutralised, while others escaped with bullet wounds.”

Mr Nguroje added that the two victims, Suleiman Abdullahi (23) and Ruwa Buba (11), residents of Mayo Sumsum village in the Toungo council area, were rescued unhurt.

He also stated that police commissioner Afolabi Babatola commended operatives of the Toungo divisional police office and the hunters for their gallantry.

Mr Babatola directed the joint operations team to track down fleeing members of the kidnap gang to ensure they did not re-group anywhere in the state.

The police commissioner urged residents to always inform the police of the whereabouts of criminals, especially those found with bullet wounds.

(NAN)