The Kaduna State Police Command has successfully rescued a six-year-old boy who was kidnapped in Kunkumi, Makarfi Local Government Area (LGA). The victim, identified as Samaila Haruna, was abducted from his home on November 8, 2026, while his father, Haruna Bala, 30, was away. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, the kidnappers demanded a ransom of N300,000 but the victim's father negotiated and paid N30,000.
Following sustained intelligence-led operations, police operatives traced the suspects to a shop in Kunkumi, where the boy was being held, and arrested two men. The suspects were identified as Usman Ahmed, 22, of Yarkasuwa Zoo Road, Kano State, and Abdullahi Yakubu, 25, of Kunkumi, Makarfi LGA. A phone allegedly used to demand the ransom was recovered as an exhibit. The police also mentioned that another suspect, identified as Jamesy, of Kabuga, Kano State, was still at large.
The rescued boy was said to be unhurt and had been reunited with his family. The police revealed that the case remained under investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, commended the operatives for the rescue and reassured residents of the command's commitment to protecting lives and property. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of the police to combat kidnapping and other crimes in the state.
Kidnapping for ransom has been a persistent issue in Nigeria, with many cases reported across the country. The police have been working to curb this trend through various strategies, including intelligence-led operations and community engagement. In this case, the quick response of the police operatives led to the successful rescue of the victim.
The incident also underscores the importance of community cooperation in preventing and combating crime. The police encouraged residents to provide information that could help in apprehending suspects and preventing future crimes. The command's commitment to protecting lives and property is reassuring to residents.
The police have been strengthening their security measures to prevent future kidnappings and other crimes. This includes enhancing their intelligence gathering capabilities and engaging with the community to build trust and encourage cooperation. The rescue of the six-year-old boy is a testament to these efforts.
The case is still under investigation, and the police are working to apprehend the remaining suspect, Jamesy. The police are urging anyone with information about Jamesy's whereabouts to come forward and assist in the investigation. The successful rescue of the victim is a positive development in the fight against kidnapping in the state.
Key points
- The Kaduna State Police Command rescued a six-year-old kidnapped victim and arrested two suspects in connection with the crime.
- The kidnappers demanded a ransom of N300,000 but the victim's father negotiated and paid N30,000.
- The police are still searching for another suspect, Jamesy, who is believed to be involved in the kidnapping.
