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Police arrest suspected kidnapper, rescue 100-year-old victim in Taraba

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Last updated: September 4, 2025 8:16 am
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Published: September 4, 2025
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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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