Thursday, August 14, 2025 - The Gombe State Police Command has rescued a 2-year-old boy kidnapped in Potiskum and arrested the suspect who abducted him.
The spokesperson of the
command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday,
August 14, 2025, said the victim's father reported that his son, Abdulkareem
Mohd was abducted and the captors demanded N2m ransom.
Upon receiving the
report, a team of officers traced and arrested the suspect Abdullahi Aliyu in
Kaduna State.
Further investigation
revealed that the suspect was involved in similar abductions in other
states.
“The Yobe State Police
Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its efforts to maintain a
secure and safe society. On July 31, 2025, a 2-year-old toddler, Abdulkareem
Mohd, was kidnapped in Potiskum, and his father, Mohammed Ishayaku, received a
ransom demand of N2 million,” the statement read.
"Swift police action
led to the rescue of the survivor and the arrest of one suspect, Abdullahi
Aliyu, 24, of Kakuri, Kaduna State. The suspect was traced and apprehended in
Kaduna State after investigation revealed his involvement in similar incidents
in other states.
"The Commissioner of
Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, psc, fdc, lauded the personnel's efforts and
reaffirmed the Command's commitment to combating crime in the state.
"He urged parents to
be vigilant and watchful over their children, emphasizing the importance of
prompt reporting of incidents to the nearest police station.
“The Yobe State Police
Command remains dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of citizens.”
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