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Police rescue kidnapped six-year-old boy in Kaduna

Updated 22:01 WAT, · first published 10 Nov 2026, 08:15 WAT · 7 outlets reporting

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The Kaduna State Police Command rescued a six-year-old boy who was abducted in Makarfi Local Government Area, according to Daily Trust. The police spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, said two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, while another remains at large. Daily Post reported that the victim's father, Haruna Bala, filed a report on November 8, 2026. The Whistler added that the kidnappers collected N30,000 in ransom after initially demanding N300,000.

What we know

  • The victim is a six-year-old boy named Samaila Haruna.
  • The abduction occurred in Kunkumi, Makarfi Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
  • Police arrested two suspects and one is still at large.
  • The Whistler reported that N30,000 ransom was collected from the father.
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Sources

  1. Report by Daily Trust – Daily Trust,
  2. Report by Daily Post – Daily Post,
  3. Report by Linda Ikeji's Blog – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
  4. Report by Channels TV – Channels TV,
  5. Report by The Whistler – The Whistler,
  6. Report by New Telegraph – New Telegraph,
  7. Report by Daily Post – Daily Post,
  8. Report by BusinessDay – BusinessDay,

Updates

  • – Now also reported by BusinessDay
  • – Now also reported by New Telegraph
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by The Whistler
  • – Now also reported by Channels TV
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Linda Ikeji's Blog
  • – Story published - 2 outlets

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