Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - Security forces in Taraba State have launched a manhunt for a security guard accused of abducting a two-year-old boy and demanding ransom.
The incident was reported late on Sunday, September 21, 2025
by the victim’s mother, Mrs. Ujuwan Okosun.
She alleged that her guard, identified as Amos Kini, took
away her son, Ivan Okosun, along with her mobile phone, and later used the same
phone to call her husband, demanding N5 million ransom for the boy’s
release.
Police detectives immediately visited the scene and arrested
one Aruna Dauda, said to be the guarantor of the suspect.
"The command has intensified efforts to track down the
suspect and rescue the child unhurt. Investigation is ongoing,” sources told
security analyst Zagazola Makama.
The police urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to
support security agencies with timely information to curb criminality.
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