Kaduna Police Rescue Six-Year-Old Boy Following Kidnapping Incident

Operatives from the Kaduna State Police Command have successfully rescued a six-year-old boy, Samaila Haruna, who had been abducted from his residence in Kunkumi village, located within the Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The rescue follows a swift response by local law enforcement after the child was taken on November 8, 2026.

Details of the Abduction

According to reports from the Kaduna State Police Command, the incident occurred while the victim’s father, 30-year-old Haruna Bala, was away from home. The abduction was officially reported to the police at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2026, by the father.

The kidnappers reportedly initiated contact with the family to demand a ransom of N300,000. Following negotiations, the victim’s father paid a reduced sum of N30,000. Despite the payment, the police launched an intelligence-led operation to locate the child.

Police Operation and Arrests

Through sustained investigative efforts, police operatives were able to trace the suspects to a shop in Kunkumi village where the child was being held. During the operation, authorities successfully rescued the boy and reunited him with his family.

The police have confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the crime:

• Usman Ahmed, 22, of Yarkasuwa Zoo Road, Kano State.
• Abdullahi Yakubu, 25, of Kunkumi village, Makarfi Local Government Area.

Authorities also recovered a mobile phone allegedly used by the suspects to facilitate the ransom demands. A third suspect, identified only as ‘Jamesy’ from Kabuga, Kano State, remains at large. The police stated that efforts are currently being intensified to locate and apprehend this individual.

Official Response

DSP Mansir Hassan, the spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police Command, provided the details regarding the operation. Following the successful rescue, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, issued a commendation to the officers involved for their prompt and effective response.

Commissioner Rabiu utilized the opportunity to issue a stern warning to criminal elements operating within the state, urging them to cease all unlawful activities. He further reassured residents that the command remains fully committed to the protection of lives and property throughout Kaduna State.

As of the latest reports, no further information regarding the status of the ongoing investigation or the whereabouts of the third suspect has been made available.

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