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Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Kidnapping Minor In Katsina
Operatives of the Nigeria police in Katsina State have arrested one Halilu Yusuf, 21, for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old boy.
The state police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina.
He said: “On Aug. 17, at about 2pm, based on credible intelligence, the command succeeded in arresting Halilu Yusuf, 21, of Gezawa, via Shinkafi village, in connection with a suspected case of kidnapping a six-year-old.”
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He said that the suspect lured and kidnapped the victim from Kofar-Sauri quarters, who happens to be the son of his mentor and demanded a N2 million ransom from the father.
Aliyu revealed that the suspect slept with the boy in his room, after which, he took him to another place for safe keeping, not knowing that the police operatives were trailing him.
The police spokesman explained that the suspect made an anonymous phone call and informed the father of his son’s abduction.
“Upon receipt of the report, the command quickly mobilized the operatives led by the DPO GRA, Katsina and swung into action.
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“The team successfully traced and arrested the suspect, and the victim was rescued unhurt,” he said.
He further revealed that during investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offence.
Aliyu said that the suspect would be charged to court after the completion of investigation.
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