Police rescue kidnapped toddler in Kano, arrest three suspects, recover N930,000
The Kano State Police Command has rescued a two-year-old kidnap victim, arrested three suspects, and recovered N930,000 from ransom paid by the family. Police spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa said in a
The Kano State Police Command has rescued a two-year-old kidnap victim, arrested three suspects, and recovered N930,000 from ransom paid by the family.
Police spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa said in a statement on Saturday that the incident occurred on April 19 when a resident of Gwammaja Quarters, Dala Local Government Area, reported that his son, Aliyu Muhammad, was abducted in front of their home by unknown persons.
The kidnappers demanded N1million ransom, which the family paid, but failed to release the child.
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Following the report, Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori directed the Anti-Kidnapping Squad to track the suspects.
Through technical intelligence, operatives located the hideout and arrested Hassan Umar, 26; Abdullahi Hamisu, 19; and Hussaini Saminu, 24, all of Gwammaja Quarters.
Investigation revealed the victim was held at Saminu’s residence in Gwammaja. He was rescued unhurt and reunited with his family.
The police recovered N930,000 from the suspects, suspected to be part of the ransom paid.
Bakori commended the squad for its “professionalism, resilience, and tactical precision” and acknowledged technical support from the Office of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
