Police in Katsina have arrested a suspect involved in the kidnapping of a 6-year-old boy. Find out more about the case and the investigation.

Halilu Yusuf, aged 21, has been apprehended by the Katsina State Police for allegedly abducting a six-year-old child.

Yusuf was captured on August 17 by police spokesperson ASP Abubakar Aliyu following reliable intel.

Yusuf, who resides in Gezawa close to Shinkafi village, has been accused of enticing the victim – his mentor’s son – away from Kofar-Sauri quarters. He is alleged to have requested a N2 million payment as ransom from the boy’s father.

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Yusuf held onto the boy in his room for one night following the abduction, before transferring him to another location without knowledge of being monitored by police operatives.

Yusuf was reported to have made an anonymous phone call by Aliyu, informing the father about the abduction. The police responded quickly and mobilized a team led by DPO GRA Katsina who successfully located Yusuf, rescued the boy unscathed and apprehended the suspect.

Upon interrogation, Yusuf admitted to committing the crime and will face charges in court once investigations are complete.