The allied force of police and hunters on a rescue mission in Adamawa state have dislodged criminal hideout at Samlo hill, connecting part of Chigari and Gurin village in Fufore local government area, rescued the abducted, neutralized three, arrested two suspected kidnappers, recovers two double barrel guns, handsets and charms among others.
According to the press release Wednesday, issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, “on the 17/5/2022, the Command disconnected a criminal network at Samlo Hill, connecting part of Chigari and Gurin village in Fufore local government area. The operation, which was carried out by the Command operatives attached to Gurin Division and the Hunters at Samlo Hill, situated at a remote side of Chigari and Gurin District in Fufore local government, yielded another positive result.
“The outcome of these successes is as a result of the follow-up strategy designed by the Commissioner of police to checkmate cases bordering on kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling and unlawful possession of firearms, amongst others.
“The suspected kidnappers, upon sighting our men, engaged them in a gun duel as a result three of them were neutralized, one apprehended while others escaped with bullet wounds.
“The operation successfully rescued a kidnapped victim unharmed, one Buba Hamidu, a resident of Samlo village, Fufore local Government.
“Two suspects, Adamu Musa 30 years old, resident of Kunini, Lau local government area, Taraba state and Hamidu Umar 28 years old, resident of Ngurore, Yola North local government area of Adamawa state were apprehended. Two double barrel guns were recovered.
“The Commissioner of police *CP SK Akande while commending the Dpo Gurin and Officer in charge of Chigari, their Men and Hunters for disconnecting the criminal network and gallantry performance displayed, directs other DPOs to do same as a strategy for checkmating crimes and criminals in their Areas of responsibility.
“The CP calls on the populace to always inform the police of the whereabouts of Criminals and their hideouts, especially those on the run with bullet wounds.
“The police Boss equally assured the government and good people of Adamawa state of sustained effort to dislodge all criminal hideouts and black sports in Adamawa state.
” The police Boss directs OC Crack squad to take over investigation and ensure prosecution”.