A 21-year-old man, Halilu Yusuf, has been arrested by the Police Command in Katsina for kidnapping a 6-year-old boy.
The Katsina Command Police spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, during a press briefing said Yusuf was arrested at about 2 pm on August 17.
His words, “On August 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.”
According to the Police spokesperson, the child was lured by the suspect around Kofar-Saudi quarters.
He also noted that the victim is said to be the son of his (the suspect’s) mentor.
After successfully kidnapping the boy, the suspect demanded a N2 million ransom from the victim’s father.
Aliyu also stated that the suspect slept with the boy in his room and later took him to another place for safe keeping, not knowing that the police operatives were trailing him.
Aliyu 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 mobilised the operatives led by the DPO GRA, Katsina and swung into action.
“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.
