Kidnapping Suspect Apprehended, Victim Rescued
The Yobe State Police Command has successfully cracked down on a kidnapping syndicate, arresting the prime suspect, 43-year-old Yusuf Ali from 250 Housing Estate, Damaturu.
DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, Police Public Relations Officer, The Nigeria Police Force, Yobe State Command, disclosed this in. Statement issued t newsmen today
According to Dungus, on October 14, 2024, at about 1415 hrs, Mallam Hassan reported to the State Intelligent Department (SID) that his son, Abdullahi Hassan, had gone missing after school hours on October 13, 2024, at 17:15 hrs. Despite efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remained unknown until the abductor demanded N1.5 million for his release via phone call.
Detectives swiftly coordinated intelligence-led operations, tracing the victim to a secured room in Kara Area, Darazo, Bauchi State. The prime suspect was apprehended while holding the victim hostage.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, reiterated the command’s commitment to combating crime and praised personnel efforts in ensuring the successful rescue and arrest.