Three suspected kidnappers have been rescued by the Kano State Police Command.

During the arrest, the authorities rescued the four-year-old victim, Muhammad Nasir Jamilu.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, September 9, 2024, said the principal suspect; Hisbullahi Salisu, who is a cousin to the victim, confessed to have conspired with the other suspects to kidnap the boy for ransom.

“On 7th September 2024, the Kano State Police Command’s Surveillance Team, led by CSP Kabiru Isah Kangiwa, achieved a significant breakthrough in the case of a kidnapped four-year-old boy, Muhammad Nasir Jamilu,” the statement read.

“The victim was abducted from Sharada Quarters Kano, whisked to Gwarzo Town, Gwarzo LGA, Kano State, kept hostage and a ransom demand of ten million naira (10,000,000:00) was made. After negotiations, a sum of three hundred thousand naira (N300,000:00) naira was paid, pending the balance.

“On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba, directed that the victim be rescued and the culprit(s) be trailed and arrested.

“Using technical support, the detectives arrested three suspects: Hisbullahi Salisu, ‘m’, 30 years old, Hassan Ali Rabiu, ‘m’, 28 years old, both from Yakasai Quarters, Kano and Hassan Aliyu, ‘m’, 22 years old of Hotoro Quarters, Kano.

“The principal suspect; Hisbullahi Salisu, who is a cousin to the victim, confessed to having conspired with the two other mentioned suspects, kidnapped the victim and took him to their hideout in Gwarzo Town, Gwarzo LGA, Kano State.

“The victim was rescued unhurt, rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano, and later reunited with his parents.

“The Kano State Police Command commends the Surveillance Team for their professionalism and swift response, which led to the successful rescue of the victim.”