Five suspected kidnappers resident in Maigero
village in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State have voluntarily
denounced and repented from kidnapping.
The state Commissioner of Police, Audu Madaki, disclosed
this on Monday to journalists in Yola, the state capital, at a press briefing.
The CP further explained that the repentant
criminals also surrendered their five AK 47 rifles and 334 rounds of live
ammunition.
Madaki explained that the success recorded was as a
result of the ongoing peace and reconciliation initiatives between the state
police command in collaboration with the state government and the Miyetti Allah
Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Adamawa State chapter.
According to the state police boss, with the
assistance of Miyetti Allah, the police
were able to identify and arrest other criminals involved in kidnapping, and rescued
their victims who were held captive.
He said the peace initiative included traditional and
community leaders, members of the Miyetti Allah and members of the
Tabital-Pulaku Jonde Jam.
“We started with a series of meetings and
interactions which built confidence and trust in the people,” Madaki said.
The command also paraded about 42 male suspects
arrested in connection with criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery,
among others.
The CP called on other groups and members of the
public to continue to cooperate with the police by providing relevant
information that would lead to curbing criminal activities in the state.
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