Police in Adamawa State have recovered seven cars from two suspected kidnappers.
Spokesman Suleiman Nguroje, who briefed newsmen in Yola, the state capital, on Thursday afternoon, said dilligent investigation led to the recovery of the vehicles a few days after the suspects were arrested.
He said the two suspects, Aminu Jika, 36, and Muhammad Umar, 32, who are all residents of Mubi, a major commercial centre north of the state, had recently abducted an 11-year-old boy in Girei near the state capital, and collected N5 million ransom.
Nguroje added that following directives from the state Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adeyanju, the police swung into action, apprehended the culprits, and made the initial recovery of a Toyota Hilux before hauling in six more.
“After that initial success, the police, following further investigations, has recovered six more vehicles,” Nguroje said.
He explained that the six vehicles were bought by the kidnappers using the ransom obtained from victims.
“We have apprehended one suspect in addition to the first two and we expect to have other accomplices as our investigation progresses,” he said.
