Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim In Yobe

Yobe State Police Command has recorded a breakthrough in its efforts to ensure a secure society.

On July 31, 2025, a two-year-old toddler, Abdulkareem Mohammed, was kidnapped in Potiskum, and his father, Mohammed Ishayaku, received a ransom demand of N2 million.

In a statement released by SP Dungus Abdulkarim, police public relations officer, he said the swift police action led to the child’s rescue and the arrest of one suspect, Abdullahi Aliyu, aged 24, from Kakuri, Kaduna State.

The statement added that the suspect was traced and apprehended in Kaduna State after investigation revealed his involvement in similar incidents in other states.

The commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, lauded the personnel’s efforts and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to combating crime in the state.

He urged parents to be vigilant over their children, emphasising the importance of promptly reporting incidents to the nearest police station.

The Yobe State Police Command remains dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of citizens.