- The Adamawa State Police Command has successfully arrested two young men, Sadiq Ali and Shitu Umar, in connection with the kidnapping of a minor in the Numan Local Government Area.
- The victim, a four-year-old boy named Ramadan, was reported missing on March 1, 2026, after failing to return home from playing.
- The suspects allegedly contacted the child’s father demanding a ransom of ₦800,000 before being tracked down and apprehended by police operatives.
Justice has taken a significant step forward in Adamawa State following the arrest of two suspected kidnappers who targeted a vulnerable four-year-old child.
Eko Hot Blog reports that on Friday, March 13, 2026, the Adamawa State Police Command, through its spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the apprehension of 19-year-old Sadiq Ali and 23-year-old Shitu Umar. Both suspects are residents of Lafiya in the Lamurde Local Government Area.
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The ordeal began on the afternoon of March 1, 2026, when young Ramadan Ibrahim went out to play in Ngballang village, Numan LGA, but vanished.
His father, Umar Ibrahim, filed an official report the following day after the family’s frantic search efforts proved futile.
The situation turned even more dire a few days later when Mr. Ibrahim received a chilling phone call from an unknown number.
The caller confirmed the boy had been abducted and demanded a ransom of ₦800,000 for his safe return.
[Map of Adamawa State highlighting Numan and Lamurde Local Government Areas]
Acting on the report, detectives attached to the Numan Division launched a detailed investigation.
Through technical intelligence and coordinated field operations, the suspects were tracked to their hideout and taken into custody.
During their interrogation, the two young men reportedly confessed to their involvement in the crime, which the police have classified as a highly organized criminal act.
The Commissioner of Police has since directed the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit to take over the case for a discreet and thorough investigation to ensure all parties involved face the full weight of the law.
This arrest comes at a time when security agencies are under pressure to curb the rising trend of minor abductions across the northern regions.
In his statement, SP Nguroje reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of all Adamawa residents.
He urged the public to remain vigilant, especially regarding the movements of children, and to promptly report any suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police formation.
For the residents of Ngballang village, the arrest brings a sense of relief, though it serves as a stark reminder of the security challenges facing rural communities in the state.
