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The Kano State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped two-year-old boy and arrested three suspects in connection with the crime.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, April 25, 2026. He said police operatives also recovered N930,000 out of the N1 million ransom paid by the victim’s family.
According to Kiyawa, the incident occurred on April 19, when a resident of Gwammaja Quarters in Dala Local Government Area reported that his son, Aliyu Muhammad, was abducted in front of their residence.
The abductors later contacted the family and demanded a ransom of N1 million, which was paid. However, they failed to release the child after receiving the money.
Following the report, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, directed the Anti-Kidnapping Squad to launch an immediate operation.
Sustained intelligence gathering and technical efforts led to the identification of the suspects’ hideout and their subsequent arrest.
The suspects — Hassan Umar (26), Abdullahi Hamisu (19), and Hussaini Saminu (24) — were traced to Gwammaja Quarters, where the victim was being held.
The child was kept at the residence of Hussaini Saminu but was rescued unhurt and has since been reunited with his family.
The police recovered N930,000, part of the ransom paid, from the suspects.
Commending the operatives, the Commissioner of Police praised the Anti-Kidnapping Squad for their professionalism, resilience, and tactical precision in rescuing the victim.
He also acknowledged the technical guidance of the Office of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which contributed to the success of the operation.
Bakori reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes, warning that Kano State will remain unsafe for criminal elements.
He urged parents and guardians to monitor their children closely and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
Members of the public were also encouraged to provide credible information through the command’s emergency lines: 08032419754, 08123821575, and 09029292926.
Police said investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be charged in court upon completion.
