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The Police in Gombe have rescued an eight-year-old boy three days after he was abducted by four suspects who are now helping the Police with more information after their arrest.
The Gombe State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, stated in a press release to newsmen on Thursday evening that the suspects were arrested following a coordinated investigation that led to the rescue of the boy, Ali Alhaji Muhammadu.
Buhari explained that, “On 28th June, 2026, at about 11:30 hours, a report was made by one Alhaji Muhammadu Nabadara ‘M’ at the Akko Divisional Police Headquarters that his eight-year-old son left home on 27th June, 2026, at about 6:30hours to an unknown destination and did not return.
“Detectives immediately commenced investigations with coordinated efforts to trace the missing child.
“On 29th June, 2026, the family received a telephone call purportedly revealing the victim’s location. However, upon verification, the information was discovered to be false and misleading”, he said.
Buhari, however, revealed that, “following intelligence-led operations, on 30th June, 2026, at about 10:00 hours, operatives successfully tracked and arrested the first suspect, one Abdullahi Mohammed ‘M’ of Jauro Musa Quarters, Kumo, Akko LGA, Gombe State”.
He explained further that during questioning, Abdullahi Mohammed confessed to having conspired with the following persons to abduct the victim: Mohammed Magaji ‘M’ 35years, Sale Sale ‘M’ 23years and Walida Ya’u ‘F’ 18years, all of Kagarawal Quarters, Gombe.
According to Buhari, “the victim was successfully rescued unharmed and has since been reunited with his family. However, investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution upon conclusion”.
He stated that the commendation was from the Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, who praised the professionalism, diligence, and swift response of the operatives involved in the rescue operation.
“He reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies”, the statement concluded.
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