Man arrested for allegedly kidnapping six-year-old in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested one Halilu Yusuf, 21, for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old boy.

ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the police spokesman, made this known while briefing journalists on Wednesday in Katsina.

He said: “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 him, the suspect lured and kidnapped the victim, who happens to be the son of his mentor, from Kofar-Sauri quarters and demanded N2 million ransom from the father.

Aliyu revealed that the suspect slept with the boy in his room, after which, he took him to another place for safekeeping, not knowing that the police operatives were trailing him.

The police spokesman 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 added that during investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime.

Aliyu said that the suspect would be charged to court after the completion of the investigation.