The Adamawa State Police Command has rescued five male children believed to have been abducted and transported unlawfully from Maiduguri, Borno State, to Mubi in Adamawa.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, the rescue operation took place on September 13, 2025, following credible intelligence.
Acting swiftly on the tip-off, the Area Commander in Mubi, ACP Marcos Mancha, led a surveillance team that intercepted the children as they wandered the streets of Mubi town.
The rescued children were identified as Adamu Musa (16), Suleiman Idris (10), Suleiman Mohammed (11), Dauda Yahaya (11), and Mohammed Alhassan (11).
All five boys, according to the command, are residents of the Gwange area in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Preliminary investigations, as announced by the police, indicate that the children were abducted and taken from Maiduguri by a suspect identified as Aliga Suleiman, a resident of Sabon Layi, Gwange, who is currently on the run.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspect, while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has taken over the case for further investigation.
Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, commended the swift action of the Mubi Area Command and ordered a full investigation to ensure the suspect is brought to justice and the children are safely reunited with their families.
The Commissioner also reassured the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property across Adamawa State.
