Katsina State Police report that they have arrested and dismantled suspects linked to the kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy. Police say the operation in Katsina leads to the arrest of six suspects in one account and the bust of a seven-man kidnap syndicate in another, with both reports describing the same case and outcome. Officers also recover ₦7.5 million that police say was paid as ransom for the child. In addition to the recovered cash, police state they recover other items and exhibits connected to the suspects, including vehicles. Police spokespersons cited in the reports describe the recovery of the ransom amount and related evidence as part of the effort to disrupt the kidnapping network. The reports do not provide further details on the child’s rescue or the location of the abduction beyond Katsina State. Authorities continue to work on the case as investigations proceed against the individuals arrested or identified during the operation.
Police in Katsina arrest suspects over kidnapping of eight-year-old boy, recover ₦7.5m
Katsina State Police report that they have arrested and dismantled suspects linked to the kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy. Police say the operation in Katsina leads to the arrest of six suspects i...
- Katsina State Police arrest suspects linked to the kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy.
- Reports say police recover ₦7.5 million paid as ransom.
- Police describe the operation as dismantling a kidnap syndicate (accounts mention six suspects or a seven-man group).
- Police also recover vehicles and other exhibits connected to the suspects.
- The incident involves activities in Katsina State, with investigations continuing after the arrests.
Mr Sadiq-Aliyu said police recovered ₦7.5 million, vehicles and other exhibits from the suspects during the operation. The post Police bust seven-man kidnap syndicate in Katsina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
3 months agoKatsina State Police Command has arrested six suspects involved in the abduction of an eight-year-old boy, recovering N7.5m of the ransom paid. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-six-over-abduction/
3 months agoKatsina State Police dislodge a seven-man kidnap syndicate responsible for abducting an 8-year-old boy, recovering N7.5m ransom. Read more on the Katsina k Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-seven-man-kidnap-syndicate-in-katsina-recover-n7-5m-ransom/
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