The police in Adamawa State have confirmed the abduction of two reverend fathers from their home.
A statement released to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Adamawa Sate Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje disclosed that the unfortunate incident occurred at the priests’ residence situated at Gwaida Malam, in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
“The kidnappers, armed with offensive weapons, arrived at the victims’ house around 4:00 a.m. and whisked them away,” the statement noted.
It further said the state Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has condemned the kidnapping of Reverend Father Mathew David Dusami of Yola Catholic Diocese and Reverend Father Abraham Samman of Jalingo Diocese in the early hours of the day and directed prompt action to secure the clerics’ release.
The statement added that the abduction of religious leaders is totally unacceptable, as they are people actively working to promote peace and orderliness in society.
