"Adamawa State Police dem catch one 34-year-old man, Tahamado Demian, because dem say e kidnap two Catholic Reverend Fathers—Father Abraham Samman from Jalingo and Father Matthew Dusami from Yola.
Police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroje confirm the arrest for statement wey dem put for X.com.
Dem say dem rescue the priests on February 21, 2025, when police go raid criminal people hideout for Gwaida Malam village, wey dey between Numan and Demsa local government areas.
Dem find the priests dey alright, nobody pay ransom. Dem dey give dem medical treatment now.
When police go raid, dem find one local gun wey dey shoot like big gun, one phone, and plenty SIM cards.
Dem find out say the guy wey dem catch, na member of the same church with the priests, and na im arrange the kidnap.
Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, thank government people, security people, and public for the help wey dem give.
E say make everybody continue to work together so that security go improve for the whole state."