The Adamawa Police Command has paraded 33 kidnappers and 10 suspects of robbery, as well as 16 others allegedly involved in the State's incitement to communal conflict.

Commissioner for Police in Adamawa, Mr Olugbenga Adeyanju, announced the development while parading the suspects in Yola on Monday.

Adeyanju said that as a result of the persistent efforts of police officers, the arrests were made from July 1, to date. "The Command detained 33 alleged kidnappers, two members of the cults, 10 perpetrators of theft and 16 individuals for leading the state to ethnic violence.

"The achievement was reported as a result of concerted efforts by the gallant officers of the Command with a great deal of support from the state's skilled hunters, government and good people.


"Dangerous firearms seized during the arrest included 5 AK 47 assault rifles, 2 single barrel guns, 1 G3 and a revolver pistol.


"Other weapons included 328 life ammunition rounds, 10 cartridges, human part, one Toyota vehicle with registration number. RBH 186 AA, one cash Tricycle and N58,420, "said Adeyanju.

The Commissioner said the suspects have been apprehended at the state's Fufore, Maiha, Gombi, Mubi North and Yola North LGAs.

He said in connection with the recent conflict between Lunguda and Waja tribes in Guyuk and Lamurde LGAs, the 16 arrested for allegedly triggering tribal violence were apprehended with dangerous weapons.

On the locally identified miscreants as Shila boys who terrorize people, Adeyanju said some of them had been apprehended.

"The Command also apprehended two suspects, 28-year-old Bamanga Bello and 36-year-old Ilyasu Shayibu for criminal conspiracy and illegal possession of human eyes.

"The suspects were Toungo LGA residents; the suspects were apprehended by Command operatives attached to Ganye Division."