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The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued a six-year-old boy, Samaila Haruna, who was kidnapped from his home in Kunkumi village, Makarfi Local Government Area, and arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction. A third suspect remains at large as police intensify efforts to track him down.
The boy was reportedly abducted on November 8, 2026, while his father, 30-year-old Haruna Bala, was away from home. The victim’s father later reported the incident to the police at about 6 am on Monday, prompting an investigation and rescue operation.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed the development in a statement. He said preliminary findings showed that the kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N300,000 before the victim’s father negotiated the amount down to N30,000, which was subsequently paid.
Following intelligence-led operations, police operatives reportedly traced the suspects to a shop in Kunkumi village, where the six-year-old boy was being held. The operation led to the rescue of the child and the arrest of two alleged members of the kidnapping gang.
The arrested suspects were identified as 22-year-old Usman Ahmed, from Yarkasuwa Zoo Road in Kano State, and 25-year-old Abdullahi Yakubu, from Kunkumi village in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
However, a third suspect identified as Jamesy, reportedly from Kabuga in Kano State, escaped arrest and remains at large. The police said efforts were being intensified to locate and apprehend him. Operatives also recovered a mobile phone allegedly used by the suspects to demand ransom from the victim’s family.
The rescued boy has since been reunited with his family, bringing relief to his relatives following the abduction. The police did not provide further details about the condition of the child or the next steps in the investigation.
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, praised the officers involved for their swift response and successful rescue operation. He also warned criminals to abandon unlawful activities, assuring residents that the command remained committed to protecting lives and property across the state.
