The Kano State Police Command has rrested a 25-year-old suspected kidnapper, Abubakar Musa, from Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Kano.
The suspect was apprehended for kidnapping a two-year-old child, Al’amin Ahmad Garba, and demanding a ransom of N50m for the victim’s release.
Spokesman for the police in Kano SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said in a statement that “The suspect was arrested on December 25, 2024, following a sustained follow-up and intelligence-led operation.
“The victim was rescued from a house in Unguwar Liman, Dorayi Quarters, Kano, where he was hidden for three days.”
He also said the rescued victim was taken to the Murtala Mohammed Specialists Hospital Kano, treated, and discharged, adding that he has since been reunited with his family.
“The suspect was charged to Magistrate Court Number 25 Nomansland Kano on January 3, 2025, and is currently remanded,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba, assures the public that the Command will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents in Kano State.
The Kano State Police Command encourages members of the public to continue supporting the Police by providing useful information that can lead to the arrest of criminals.
