The Nigeria Immigration Service, Adamawa State Command, says it has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate with ₦34 million in cash, and also intercepted 17 irregular migrants in Yola South Local Government Area.
The disclosure was contained in a press statement signed by DSI S. Abubakar, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, on Tuesday, September 9, 2026.
According to the Command, the arrest was made on September 6, 2026. The suspects were identified as Alhaji Jaye, 55, and Buba Bello, 34.
“During preliminary investigation the suspects were found in possession of Thirty four million naira (N34,000,000) in cash,” the statement said.
The suspects allegedly claimed the money was intended for the payment of ransom in connection with the release of a brother.
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service has directed that the suspects and all recovered items be handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Adamawa State Command for further investigation and necessary action.
17 irregular migrants intercepted in Yola South
In a separate operation, the Command also intercepted 17 undocumented migrants at a private three-bedroom residence in Rumde Baru, Yola South LGA, following credible intelligence.
Preliminary profiling revealed the group comprised 13 Cameroonian nationals — eight males and five females — and four Chadian nationals, all males.
The Command noted a shift in the lodging pattern of undocumented migrants, with some now moving from hotels and conventional facilities to “private and unregistered apartments within the state capital.”
The Nigeria Immigration Service, Adamawa State Command, reiterated its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity, migration management, and improving border security.
Officers and men of the Service were also encouraged to remain vigilant and provide timely reports to aid ongoing operations.
The Command urged members of the public to volunteer credible information to security agencies to help curb irregular migration and criminal activities in the state.