Kidnapping in Adamawa: Mobile Policeman Abducted by Gunmen

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In a startling incident, an operative of the Anti-Kidnap Unit of the Nigeria Police Force has been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in the Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa state. The victim, a mobile policeman attached to Operation Farauta, was mistakenly abducted after the kidnappers targeted a wealthy individual, Idi Bage, in the Tike area of the council. Operation Farauta is a joint security team established to combat rising insecurity, including kidnapping and activities of the notorious Shilla Boys.

Key Takeaways:

  • A mobile policeman attached to the Anti-Kidnap Unit of the Nigeria Police Force was kidnapped by gunmen in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa state.
  • The victim was mistaken for Idi Bage, a wealthy individual who was the actual target of the kidnappers.
  • The incident occurred on Christmas Day, when the gunman stormed the area at about 7:00 pm in a convoy of motorcycles.
  • The kidnappers were reportedly searching for Idi Bage, who owns a mansion in the area, but mistook the mobile policeman for their target.
  • The policeman was wearing a flowing gown, which the kidnappers believed was analogous to Bage's typical attire.
  • The State Police Command, led by DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, has confirmed the incident and assured that efforts are being made to rescue the kidnapped officer and arrest the suspects.

Statistics:

  • 1 mobile policeman attached to the Anti-Kidnap Unit was kidnapped by gunmen in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa state.
  • The incident occurred on December 25 (Christmas Day).
  • The kidnappers were searching for Idi Bage, a wealthy individual who owns a mansion in the area.
  • The policeman was mistaken for Bage due to similar attire (flowing gown).
  • Punishment for kidnapping in Nigeria can result in up to 20 years' imprisonment (Section 4, Terrorism Prevention Act 2011).

Sources:

  • "An operative of the Anti-Kidnap Unit of the Nigeria Police Force has been abducted by gunmen" - THEWILL, December 27.
  • State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Sulaiman Nguroje - THEWILL, December 27.