The operatives of the Yobe State Police Command has rescued a minor from a kidnapper’s den and apprehended the kidnappers’ ring leader.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim on Wednesday, June 12.
According to the statement, the criminal raided Bungai village, Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA on May 12, 2024, at around 1 p.m., firing intermittently before forcibly transporting the toddler, Adamu Sani to an unknown location.
“In the course of intensive intelligent led operations in collaboration with vigilante group, the kidnappers’ den was discovered in Buni Yadi town and aggressively raided the enclave, where the gang leader, one Yau Usman was arrested in the custody of the toddler, whilst other syndicate members fled as the command is in prompt pursuit”, the statement added.
It stated that the rescued victim was brought to the hospital for medical examinations before being reunited with his parents, while the suspect was transferred to the state CID for discreet investigation, rapid capture of the fleeing perpetrators, and eventual prosecution.
“In this regard, the Commissioner of Police, Garba Ahmed, enjoined members of the public to remain proactive, vigilant and report suspicious movements of criminal elements, criminals identified hideout and miscreants peddling crime to the nearest police station”, the statement further appealed.
New Telegraph
