The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a search operation to rescue two pastors who were kidnapped on Monday in the Fufore Local Government Area of the state. The kidnapped pastors, Ishaku D. Chiwar and Reverend James Kwayam, are members of the EYN Church, Billa Malabu.
According to the police, the kidnappers targeted the houses of the victims, which are located at Hayin Gada, Billa village, Malabu District. The kidnappers, who were armed with offensive weapons, invaded the houses around 2:00 am and whisked the pastors away.
The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, has deployed the command’s operational and manpower assets to give a hot chase to the kidnappers, rescue the victims, and apprehend the perpetrators. The police are working tirelessly to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped pastors and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The police have appealed to the public to remain calm and to provide any credible information that could lead to the rescue of the kidnapped pastors. The command has emphasized its commitment to safeguarding lives and resisting all forms of violent crimes in the state.
The kidnapping of the two religious leaders has been condemned as unacceptable, and the police are working to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. The incident has caused concern among the community, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
The Adamawa State Police Command is committed to protecting the lives and properties of all citizens, including religious leaders, and will not tolerate any form of violence or intimidation.
The police are working to ensure that the perpetrators of this crime are apprehended and brought to justice, and that the kidnapped pastors are rescued safely.