Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have successfully rescued a two-year-old boy kidnapped in Potiskum and arrested a 24-year-old suspect linked to the crime.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the development on Thursday in Damaturu.
He said the toddler was abducted on July 31, with his father, Mohammed Ishayaku, receiving a ransom demand of N2 million from the kidnappers.
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Abdulkarim added that police investigations led to the arrest of Abdullahi Aliyu of Kakuri, Kaduna, who was also found to be involved in similar offences in other states.
The Commissioner of Police in Yobe, CP Emmanuel Ado, commended the operatives for the swift rescue and reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling criminal activities across the state.
He further urged parents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities or incidents to the nearest police station.
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