16 August 2026 · Ganye
Kidnapping in Adamawa
OpenWatch has recorded 97 reported kidnapping incidents in Adamawa State, 10 of them in the last 12 months. That is 18% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 28 of 37 among the states where kidnapping is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
10
Fatalities · 12 mo
2
Incidents · all-time
97
Fatalities · all-time
41
Latest reported kidnapping in Adamawa
26 June 2026 · Song
A man was kidnapped in the early hours of June 26, 2026, from Roma Village in Song LGA, Adamawa State. A joint team of police operatives and local hunters traced the kidnappers to a hideout near Morogma Mountains, engaged them in a gun duel, and successfully rescued the victim unhurt on June 27.
12 June 2026 · Yola North
Three children were abducted in Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, with kidnappers demanding ransom for their release. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are ongoing.
28 May 2026 · Girei
Police in Adamawa State rescued a kidnapped victim and killed two suspects during a rescue operation. The victim was held for ransom, and police recovered firearms during the operation.
1 May 2026 · Madagali
Troops of the Nigerian Army rescued two children during a search-and-rescue operation following a kidnapping incident in Madagali LGA, Adamawa State. Two other victims remain missing as security operations continue in the area.
21 April 2026 · Song
A suspected kidnapper was arrested in Loko village, Adamawa State, believed to be involved in an attack on a Point-of-Sale operator. The arrest was made during a covert operation by troops on April 21, 2026.
17 April 2026 · Girei/Song
Police in Adamawa State rescued a kidnapped man during a gun battle with kidnappers at Luru Mountain. The kidnappers fled into the bush after being overpowered by the police and Civilian Joint Task Force operatives.
2 April 2026 · Toungo
The Nigerian Army arrested a suspected kidnapping kingpin during an operation in Mansur Village, Adamawa State, following credible intelligence. The suspect is linked to a criminal group involved in kidnapping activities and a recent attack on a military location in Bauchi State.
6 March 2026 · Girei
An attack occurred in Ngoshe, Adamawa State, leading to the abduction of individuals. President Tinubu has ordered the Armed Forces to rescue the abductees and enhance security measures.
2 March 2026 · Numan
Two individuals were arrested in Adamawa State for the alleged kidnapping of a four-year-old boy, with a ransom of ₦800,000 demanded for his release. The incident was reported on March 2, 2026, after the child went missing on March 1.
Other threats in Adamawa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as kidnapping in Adamawa State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 16 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Adamawa risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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