The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has rescued a two-year-old kidnapping victim, arrested three suspects, and recovered a significant portion of the ransom paid.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the case was reported on April 19 by a resident of Gwammaja Quarters in Dala Local Government Area, whose son, Aliyu Muhammad, was abducted in front of their home.
According to Kiyawa, the kidnappers later contacted the family and demanded a ransom of ₦1 million, which was paid. However, the suspects failed to release the child afterward.
Following the report, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, directed the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad to deploy all operational and intelligence resources to track down the perpetrators.
Through coordinated intelligence and technical operations, the suspects were traced to a hideout within Gwammaja Quarters and arrested. The individuals identified are Hassan Umar (26), Abdullahi Hamisu (19), and Hussaini Saminu (24).
Investigations revealed that the child was held captive at the residence of Hussaini Saminu. The victim was successfully rescued unharmed and has since been reunited with his family.
Police also recovered ₦930,000, part of the ransom earlier paid by the family.
The Commissioner of Police commended the Anti-Kidnapping Squad for their professionalism and precision, and acknowledged the support and guidance from the Office of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which contributed to the success of the operation.
Bakori reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes, warning that criminal elements would find Kano State increasingly hostile.
He also urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies, assuring that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations.