Kano Police Arrest Kidnapper, Rescue 2-Year-Old Victim
By Hassan Kano
In a swift and intelligence-led operation, the Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspected kidnapper, Abubakar Musa, and rescued a 2-year-old child, Al’amin Ahmad Garba. The suspect, from Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Kano, was apprehended for demanding a ransom of N50 million for the victim’s release.
The suspect was arrested on December 25, 2024, after a sustained follow-up operation. The victim was rescued from a house in Unguwar Liman, Dorayi Quarters, Kano, where he was hidden for three days.
The rescued victim was rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialists Hospital Kano, treated, and discharged. He has since been reunited with his family.
The suspect was charged to Magistrate Court Number 25 Nomansland Kano on January 3, 2025, and is currently remanded.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba, assures the public that the Command will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents in Kano State.
The Kano State Police Command encourages members of the public to continue supporting the Police by providing useful information that can lead to the arrest of criminals. In case of emergencies or to report any suspicious activity, contact the Kano State Police Command on the following numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.
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