Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have rescued a six-year-old boy, who was kidnapped at Kunkumi village in Makarfi Local Government Area of the state.
The victim, Samaila Haruna, was reportedly abducted from his home on November 8, 2026, while His father, 30-year-old Haruna Bala, was away.
According to a statement issued by the Spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Mansir Hassan, the victim’s father reported the incident to the police at about 6 am on Monday.
The Police disclosed that the kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N300,000, but the victim’s father negotiated and paid N30,000.
Following sustained intelligence-led operations, police operatives reportedly traced the suspects to a shop in Kunkumi, where the boy was being held captive.
Two Suspects, identified as 22-year-old Usman Ahmed of Yarkasuwa Zoo Road in kano state, and 25- year old Abdullahi Yakubu of Kunkumi village, Makarfi Local Government Area, were arrested.
However, a third suspect, identified as Jamesy, from Kabuga, Kano State, is still at large, while efforts are being intensified to apprehend him.
The Police also recovered the mobile phone allegedly used by the suspects to demand the ransom.
The Police said the rescued boy has been reunited with his family.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, has commended the operatives for their prompt response and successful rescue operation.
He warned criminal elements to desist from unlawful activities and reassured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Kaduna State.
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