Thursday, September 4, 2025 - The Taraba State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper in connection with the abduction of a 100-year-old man in Sabon Pegi, Ibi Local Government Area.
The spokesperson of the
command, ASP James Lashen Saminu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday,
September 3, 2025.
According to the PPRO,
the incident occurred on August 6, 2025, at about 9:30 a.m. when three
unidentified armed men invaded the residence of one Joshua Magani Ubandoma and
abducted him at gunpoint.
“On 06/08/2025 at about
0930hrs, a report was received at Ibi division by one Hillary Habila Ubandoma
that three unidentified armed hoodlums invaded the house of one Joshua Magani
Ubandoma ‘m’ 100yrs of Sabon Pegi and took him away,” the statement read.
"Upon receipt of the
information, operatives attached to Ibi division in collaboration with local
youths, swung into action, visited the scene, trailed the kidnappers motorcycle
tyre marks into the bush and conducted an extensive search of the forest.
"Through an
unrelenting effort, on 02/09/2025, the
operatives successfully apprehended one Kingsley Alose ‘m’ 37 years of same
Sabo Pegi in connection with the case. Case is under investigation.
“The Commissioner of
Police, CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, psc, mnips while commending the
operatives of Ibi division, she assures residents of Taraba State of the
command’s commitment to fighting crimes and criminality. The command will
continue to work diligently to prevent crime and create a safe and secure
environment for all.”
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