In their renewed commitment to combating crime in and around the state, the police in Adamawa state have apprehended a ring leader of kidnappers terrorising the inhabitants of Girei Local Government Area in the state.
The suspect, Alhaji Ashiru Sule and resident of Tambo, a community in Girei LGA confessed to had masterminded several criminal activities including kidnapping in some communities in the area.
According to the police command, the 38 year old Alhaji Sule was arrested on Sunday 5th April, 2020, with one AK- 47 riffle with 20 rounds of live ammunitions.
A statement signed by the Public Relation Officer of the Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje and made available to NEWS PLATFORM Tuesday, said that the suspect was nabbed by the operatives of the command patrolling Girei and Song LGAs respectively.
The suspect, according to DSP Nguroje, revealed during investigation to had coordinated several criminal activities most especially kidnapping in the area, and received ransom from their victims.
"Recently, the suspect coordinated and threatened to abduct his elderly brother or pay the sum of Five million (#5million) as ransom" he added.
While appreciating the citizens for their resilience, he urged them to support and cooperate with Police at all times and reiterated the commitment of the command to protecting lives and property of the citizens.
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