Ahijo Muhammad, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Mubi Division has regained his freedom weeks after he was kidnapped by unknown gunmen while travelling from Yola to Mubi.

The Adamwa State Police command who confirmed reports of the kidnapped DPO being rescued said he regained his freedom on Saturday evening. Operatives of Puff Ader/Operation Farauta in Mubi reportedly led the rescue mission. 

Muhammad was reportedly released unharmed and it was further learnt that the police are now investigating the kidnap incident  to arrest the fleeing kidnappers.