Two arrested for calling businessmen and threatening to kidnap them if N10m ransom is not paid

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Two arrested for calling businessmen and threatening to kidnap them if N10m ransom is not paid

The police in Adamawa state has arrested two men identified as Abdullahi Iya, 20, and Barkindo Yahaya, 19, all residents of Kojoli, Jada Local Government Area for attempting to kidnap or kill two residents of the state.

A statement released by the spokesperson of the command says the suspects were arrested after they called and threatened to kidnap or kill Halilu Bello and Abubakar Hammayero if they fail to pay a ransom of N10 million.

Both men immediately alerted the police and after a diligent investigation, the suspects were nabbed. 

Nguroje added that the state Commissioner of Police has directed that the suspects be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is completed.