Man Arrested For Allegedly Abducting And Strangling 6-year-old Boy After His Father Failed To Pay Ransom
The boy was taken into the bush on May 12, 2023, by Kawu, who operates a dry cleaning business out of Jada, and wanted N3.5 million from the boy’s father as ransom, according to the police.
Kawu
Abubakar Kawu, the suspect
The police in Adamawa have detained a 29-year-old man named Abubakar Kawu for allegedly kidnapping and strangling a 6-year-old boy named Abdulhafiz Buba Aliyu.
The boy was taken into the bush on May 12, 2023, by Kawu, who operates a dry cleaning business out of Jada, and wanted N3.5 million from the boy’s father as ransom, according to the police.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Abducting And Strangling 6-year-old Boy After His Father Failed To Pay Ransom
The boy’s father, Muhammed Buba Aliyu, got in touch with the suspect and told him he could only afford N50,000. The suspect was upset.
When the defendant was taken into custody, he admitted to killing the youngster.
The state police public relations officer (PPRO), SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroj, confirmed the occurrence and stated that the command will ensure the suspect’s conviction following the conclusion of an inquiry. He also recommended parents and guardians to keep an eye on their children’s movements.