KANO POLICE RESCUES 2-YEAR-OLD KIDNAP VICTIM UNHURT, ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTS AND RECOVERS N930,000 RANSOM; CP BAKORI HAILS ANTI-KIDNAPPING SQUAD, FOR SHOW OF PROFESSIONALISM

The Kano State Police Command has recorded a major operational breakthrough with the rescue of a 2-year-old kidnap victim, the arrest of three (03) suspects, and the recovery of ransom paid, following a sustained intelligence-led operation.

On 19th April 2026, a resident of Gwammaja Quarters, Dala LGA, reported that his son, Aliyu Aliyu Muhammad ‘m’, aged 2 years, was kidnapped in front of their residence by unknown persons.

The suspects subsequently established contact and demanded a ransom of One Million Naira (₦1,000,000.00), which was paid by the victim’s family. Despite receiving the ransom, they failed to release the child.

Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, immediately directed the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad to activate all operational and intelligence assets and swing into action. Through sustained follow-up, and technical operation, the hideout was identified and the suspects were arrested.

The arrested suspects are:

i. Hassan Umar, ‘m’, aged 26yrs,

ii. Abdullahi Hamisu, ‘m’, aged 19yrs, and

iii. Hussaini Saminu, ‘m’, aged 24yrs, all of Gwammaja Quarters, Kano.

Investigation revealed that the 2-year-old victim was held captive at the residence of Hussaini Saminu, within Gwammaja Quarters. He was successfully rescued unhurt and has since been reunited with his family.

A sum of Nine Hundred and Thirty Thousand Naira (₦930,000.00), being part of the ransom paid, was recovered from the suspects.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commends the operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad for their professionalism, resilience, and tactical precision in rescuing the victim unhurt. He equally appreciates the Technical guidance of the Office of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM which was instrumental to the success of the operation. The CP reiterated that the Command, under the strategic guidance of the Inspector-General of Police will remain relentless in its fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes.

CP Bakori warns criminal elements that Kano State will continue to be unsafe for them, as the Command will deploy all lawful assets to arrest and prosecute offenders. He further urges parents and guardians to closely monitor their children and report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest Police Station. Members of the public are also encouraged to continue to support the Police with credible information through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032419754, 08123821575 or 09029292926.

The investigation is still ongoing. The Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

CSP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,

KANO STATE COMMAND.

April 24, 2026.