Repentant Kidnapers Surrender Arms In Adamawa

The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, Aliyu Alhaji, on Tuesday, disclosed that two repentant kidnappers surrendered their arms to the police command in the state.

Alhaji while speaking with newsmen in Yola said the repentant kidnappers surrendered two G3 refiles with breach number 58607 and 52007 with five rounds of live ammunition.

He further stated that the command is still investigating how the kidnappers acquired rifles and assured residents in the state of security of lives and property.

Alhaji called on kidnappers to repent before their eventual arrest.

He added that the command apprehended fifty-two suspects from March to May 25.

He added that the exhibits recovered include 20 prohibited firearms, 1,000 rounds of live ammunition, five cartridges, and other items worth N3 million.

“From March to date, the command embarked on the raiding of criminal hideouts and black spots which led to the recovery of 50.70 kilograms of weeds suspected to be marijuana.

“Others are , tramadol, rubber solutions, and other hard drugs all valued about N3 million,” he said.