Adamawa Police Rescue Two Catholic Priests from Alleged Church Member Abduction

Adamawa State police have successfully rescued two Catholic priests who were allegedly abducted by a member of their own congregation.

The state police spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday, revealing that a 34-year-old suspect had been apprehended following a tip-off.

The victims, identified as Abraham Samman of the Catholic Diocese of Yola and Mathew David-Dusam of the Catholic Diocese of Jalingo, were discovered tied up by the suspect at the time of their rescue.

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Nguroje, a superintendent of police, disclosed that security operatives recovered a locally fabricated firearm, a mobile phone, and a SIM card from the suspect during his arrest in Gweda Mallam, a village situated between Numan and Demsa local government areas of Adamawa State.

Meanwhile, the rescued priests are receiving medical care, while the suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.