GUNMEN KIDNAP TWO CATHOLIC PRIESTS IN ADAMAWA
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The Adamawa Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has denounced the abduction of Rev. Fr. Mathew Dusami from the Yola Catholic Diocese and Rev. Fr. Abraham Samman from the Jalingo Diocese.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Yola, the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, cited the CP, stating that the victims were kidnapped in the early hours of February 22.
Morris confirmed that police officers had been dispatched to secure their rescue.
“The unfortunate incident occurred at the priest’s residence situated at Gwaida Malam, in Numan Local Government of Adamawa State.
“The kidnappers, armed with offensive weapons, arrived at the victim’s house around 4 am and whisked them away.
“The CP in concerted effort to rescue the victims, has deployed the command’s operational and manpower assets to give a hot chase to the kidnappers, rescue the victims unhurt, apprehend the perpetrators and their collaborators if any,” he said.
He stated that the command’s efforts would ensure that the perpetrators and anyone involved face the full force of the law.
He reaffirmed the command’s dedication to protecting lives and combating all forms of violent crime in the state.
“This unprovoked kidnapping of religious leaders is totally unacceptable as they are not only stakeholders but also people who are actively working to promote peace in the society.
“The command, while appealing for calm, therefore, seeks the support and cooperation of the general public to give useful and timely information that will aid its quest to rescue the victims and apprehend the criminals,” he stated.
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