Son Kidnaps Father, Demands N2m Ransom to Marry Second Wife
- Adamawa police arrested three suspects over the kidnapping of an elderly man in Fufore local government area, with one suspect identified as the victim’s son
- Investigators said the arrest followed a joint security raid involving police operatives and members of Miyetti Allah in Jera village
- The suspects admitted to plotting the abduction for a N2 million ransom, while police confirmed the victim’s whereabouts remained unknown
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Police in Adamawa state said three men have been arrested over the abduction of an elderly man in a rural community, with investigators alleging that one of the suspects is the victim’s son.
The Adamawa state police command said the arrests followed a joint security operation in Jera village, located in the Malabu District of Fufore local government area.
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Officers said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to curb kidnapping, gender-based violence and other crimes across the state.
The incident was reported to have occurred on 30 January 2026. Police said the victim, identified as Alhaji Ahmadu, was taken from his community and has not yet been located.
Adamawa: Joint security raid nabs suspects
Police spokesman SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said the suspects were picked up during a coordinated raid involving police officers and members of Miyetti Allah.
“To intensify operations against criminal elements in the state, a joint coordinated operation comprising Police operatives and members of the Miyetti-Allah, carried out a raid operation at Fufore Local Government Area and 3 suspected kidnappers were arrested at Jera village in Malabu District,” he said.
Those arrested were named as Lawali Haruna, 45, Yahaya Ibrahim, 25, and Da’u Alhaji Ahmadu, 28. Police said all three are residents of Jera village.
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Adamawa: Son linked to father’s abduction
Da’u Alhaji Ahmadu told reporters that he had conspired with others to abduct his father to raise money for personal reasons.
“My name is Da'u Alhaji Ahmadu, I'm 28 years old, a resident of Jera village and I'm a married man. I connived with my friends to kidnap my father Alhaji Ahmadu and demand for a ransom of 2 million naira because I want to add another wife to make them 2,” he said.
He added that he now regrets the decision and appealed for forgiveness from his father and the community.
Another suspect, Yahaya Ibrahim, said he became involved after being approached by Da’u, while Lawali Haruna told police he contacted another individual who carried out the abduction. All three said they no longer knew the victim’s whereabouts.
The Adamawa state Commissioner of Police praised cooperation between security agencies and local groups, saying it had strengthened crime fighting efforts. He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information as the search for the victim continues.
Bandits kidnap 40 residents
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that at least 16 vigilante members were reported dead and more than forty residents abducted following a series of coordinated attacks by bandits across several communities in Mashegu local government area of Niger state.
The incidents occurred between Sunday, November 9 and Thursday, November 13 and have forced many villagers to flee their homes.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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