The Police Command in Kebbi State, said on Thursday that
it had rescued two boys from suspected kidnappers who demanded N2.5m ransom
from their parents.
The state
Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Kabiru, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi that the
boys, aged 10 and 11, were rescued unhurt in Dakinkowa of Kontagora in Niger
State.
Kabiru
said that eight suspects had been arrested in connection with the abduction and
no ransom was paid before the boys were rescued.
He said that on Dec. 5, one Christopher Nnagbo of new
prison area, Birnin Kebbi, reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters,
Birnin Kebbi that his son, 10, had been missing since Nov. 30.
He said
that the boy was on his way home from Anglican Church, Birnin Kebbi when he was
abducted.
“On the
5th of Dec., a hidden number called the victim’s mother, Mrs Angela Christopher
with a view to negotiating for ransom and demanded N2.5 million before the
child could be released.
“On
receipt of the report, the police swung into action. The principal suspect was
arrested and the victims rescued,” Kabiru narrated.
He said
the second boy was also rescued along with the victim.
“Effort is
now underway to locate the parents of the second boy who was rescued in the
operation,” he said.
The
commissioner said the victims were immediately taken to Federal Medical Centre,
Birnin Kebbi, for necessary observation and medical treatment.
According
to the police commissioner, the principal suspect said he was pushed into the
act by the desire to settle his debt.
Kabiru
advised against people borrowing more than they could repay to avoid similar
incidents.
(NAN)
Feel Free To Comments Here...
No comments:
Post a Comment