Police rescues 5 abducted Borno children found wandering in Adamawa
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have rescued five abducted children.
The children are believed to have been abducted from Maiduguri, Borno State, and taken to Mubi, Adamawa State.
A statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer in Adamawa State, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the rescue was carried out on Saturday, September 13, 2025, after the Area Commander, Mubi, ACP Marcos Mancha, led a surveillance team that intercepted the victims as they wandered on the streets of Mubi town.
Nguroje identified the children as Adamu Musa, 16 years old; Suleiman Idris, 10 years; Suleiman Mohammed, 11 years; Dauda Yahaya, 11 years; and Mohammed Alhassan, 11 years; all residents of Gwange, Maiduguri.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were unlawfully taken from Maiduguri by one Aliga Suleiman of Sabon Layi, Gwange, who is currently at large,” the police PRO explained.
He assured that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the suspect.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, commended ACP Mancha and his team for the swift intervention and directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case, ensure the suspect’s arrest, and facilitate the safe reunion of the victims with their families,” Nguroje stated.
Police rescues 5 abducted Borno children found wandering in Adamawa
