A daring gunman has abducted four persons, including a medical personnel, in Mayo Kila, a village near the Nigeria-Cameroon border in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
According to intelligence sources, the attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. on February 17, when the gunmen stormed the village, taking the residents unaware.
The armed men, whose identities and motives are yet to be determined, made their way to the victims’ homes and whisked them away to the mountainous terrain along the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the incident, stating that a distress call was received around 3:30 a.m., prompting an immediate security response. “Upon receiving the report, operatives visited the scene, and a joint team of police officers and local hunters has been deployed to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the apprehension of the culprits,” a police source disclosed.
The police command has also detailed its Anti-Kidnapping Unit to conduct a discreet investigation into the incident, while security patrols have been intensified in the area to prevent further attacks.
The police are working tirelessly to ensure the safe return of the victims and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The kidnapping incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents expressing concern and fear for their safety.
The incident is a reminder of the ongoing security challenges in the region, where kidnappings and armed attacks have become increasingly common.
The Adamawa State Government has been called upon to take urgent measures to address the security situation in the state, particularly in the border areas where kidnappings and armed attacks are prevalent.
As the search for the kidnapped victims continues, the police and other security agencies are urged to leave no stone unturned in their efforts to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice, while a call has been made for the need for vigilance and cooperation between security agencies and the community to prevent and respond to security threats.
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