From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
Nura Auwal, (22) of Rijiyar Lemo Quarters Kano, and his accomplice, Abubakar Lawal, (22) of Bachirawa Quarters Kano, have been arrested by the police in Kano for the kidnapping of Umar Isyaku (3)and Aliyu Auwal (4).
The two kidnappers of the children demanded for N20 million ransom, but later settled for N2 million with their parents.
According to Kano state police Command spokesman, Superintendent of Police, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa: “On 26 January, 2023, reports were received from one Isyaku Salisu and Auwal Sale residents of Bachirawa Quarters, Ungogo LGA, Kano State that their children, Umar Isyaku, (3)and Aliyu Auwal (4) respectively were kidnapped, and handwritten letters with mobile phone numbers and bank account details were sent to them for communication and payment of ransom.
“N20 million was demanded but later settled at Two Million Naira N2 million
“On receipt of the reports, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Mamman Dauda, raised and instructed teams of Operation Restore Peace led by SP Aliyu Muhammad Auwal, Officer in Charge of Anti-Kidnapping Squad, State Criminal Investigation Department, Kano State Command to rescue the victims and arrest the culprits.
“The teams simultaneously swung into action. Sustained efforts coupled with intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of two suspects: one Nura Auwal, (22) of Rijiyar Lemo Quarters Kano, and his accomplice, one Abubakar Lawal, (22) of Bachirawa Quarters Kano.
“Victims were rescued unhurt at an uncompleted building.
“On preliminary investigation, the suspects confessed to having conspired and kidnapped the two children and sent letters to their parents with phone numbers and bank account details requesting a ransom.
“Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.”
