Police Rescue 6-Year-Old Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Arrest 2

By Jonadab Oluikpe

The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued a six-year-old boy who was abducted from his father’s house in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and arrested two suspects in connection with the crime.

According to Donjoe Media, the rescue was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, in a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna.

The victim was identified as Sama’ila Haruna, 6, of Kunkumi, Makarfi Local Government Area.

Police said the incident happened on November 8, at about 6:00 a.m. Police said one Haruna Bala, 30, of Kunkumi, reported that unknown persons came to his house in his absence and abducted his son.

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Haruna Bala told police that he was not at home when the attackers arrived. He said by the time he got back, his son was already gone. He said the family searched around the area before rushing to report the matter to the police.

Police said after the abduction, the kidnappers contacted the family and demanded a ransom of N300,000 for the release of the boy. Police said the father negotiated with them and later paid N30,000.

Police said the payment did not stop the investigation. Police said operatives immediately commenced an intelligence-led sustained operation to trace the suspects and rescue the boy.

Police said the operation led operatives to a shop at Kunkumi where the victim was kept in captivity. Police said the operatives moved in and arrested the suspects at the location.

The suspects were identified as Usman Ahmed, 22, of Yarkasuwa Zoo Road, Kano State, and Abdullahi Yakubu, 25, of Kunkumi, Makarfi Local Government Area.

Police said a mobile phone allegedly used to demand the ransom was recovered from the suspects as an exhibit. Police said the phone will be used as part of the evidence in the investigation.

Police said one other suspect, identified only as Jamesy of Kabuga, Kano State, is still at large. Police said efforts are being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspect. Police said the command will not relent until all the persons involved in the crime are arrested.

Police confirmed that the victim was rescued unhurt. Police said the boy has been reunited with his family. Police said the family was happy to receive their son alive and in good health after the fear and tension that followed his abduction.

Police said the case is still under investigation. Police said the investigation will establish the full role played by each of the suspects. Police said the investigation will also establish how the suspects planned the abduction and whether other persons took part in the crime.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Rabiu, commended the operatives for the prompt rescue. He said the quick response of the operatives showed the commitment of the command to the protection of lives and property.

CP Muhammad Rabiu warned criminals to desist from crime. He said the command will continue to go after kidnappers and other criminals in Kaduna State. He reassured residents of the command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state.

Police urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to the nearest police station. Police said early reporting helps operatives to respond quickly and rescue victims.

Residents of Kunkumi have welcomed the rescue. Many of them said the arrest of the suspects has brought relief to the community. They said parents in the area were worried after the boy was taken from his father’s house in the early hours of the morning.

The family of the victim has also thanked the police for the rescue. The family said the days after the abduction were difficult for them. The family said they are grateful that their son returned home unhurt.

Police said the suspects will be charged to court after investigation is completed. Police said the command will continue to update the public as the investigation progresses.

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Published by Donjoe Media