From Joseph Adahnu, Yola
Adamawa state police, has rescued five minors between the ages of 10-16 years in Mubi town, kidnapped from Maiduguri, Borno State.
Recalled that, not quite two months ago, 14 minors from Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa State, were trafficked and rescued in Anambra state.
In a statement by Adamawa State Police Command image maker, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the rescued minors who are residents of Gwange, Maiduguri Borno State, were found loitering on the streets of Mubi town.
They are: Adamu Musa, 16 years, Suleiman Idris, 10 years, Suleiman Mohammed, 11 years, Dauda Yahaya, 11 years and Mohammed Alhassan, 11 years
According to the statement, “On 13th September, 2025, the Area Commander Mubi, ACP Marcos Mancha, acting on timely and credible information, led his surveillance team and intercepted five male children found wandering the streets of Mubi town.
“Investigation conducted so far revealed that the victims were unlawfully taken from Maiduguri by one Aliga Suleiman of Sabon Layi, Gwange, Maiduguri, who is currently at large.
“Effort is ongoing to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has commended the Area Commander and his team for such successful rescue and directed the SCID to take over the case and ensure the arrest of the suspect and possibly reuniting the victims to their parents.
CP Moris assured members of the public of the Command’s commitment of protecting lives and property in Adamawa state.
