In Mayo Kila, armed abductors kidnapped four individuals. Notably, among them was a medical professional from Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital in Yola.
This village lies near the Nigeria-Cameroon border in the Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Heavily armed men reportedly stormed the village around 1:30 a.m. on February 17, leading to the incident. Subsequently, chaos erupted as residents fled for safety while the attackers carried out their plans.
Intelligence sources later revealed that the assailants took the victims to the rugged mountainous terrain along the Nigeria-Cameroon border. Consequently, this area has gained a reputation for its criminal activities and danger to locals.
Following the attack, the Adamawa State Police Command confirmed the incident and noted that they received a distress call at approximately 3:30 a.m. This call prompted an immediate response from security operatives in the region.
“Upon receiving the report, operatives swiftly visited the scene. A joint team of police officers and local hunters has since been deployed to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and apprehend the culprits,” a police source stated firmly.
Moreover, the police command has intensified security patrols in the area to prevent further incidents. They have also deployed their Anti-Kidnapping Unit to conduct a discreet investigation into the abduction.
Authorities are working closely with local communities to gather intelligence that could lead to the swift rescue of the abductees.
The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in border regions, where criminal groups often exploit difficult terrain to evade capture. Local residents have called for heightened security measures to safeguard lives and property in vulnerable areas.
As efforts to locate and rescue the victims continue, authorities have urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.